save face
中文释义
维护面子，避免尴尬
Maintaining dignity or reputation in a difficult situation.
常用搭配
- try to save face设法保面子
- save face in public当众保面子
- save face somehow勉强挽回面子
例句
- He apologized quietly to save face.他悄悄道歉以保全面子。
- The manager reworded the memo to save face for the team.经理重写通知为团队挽回面子。