face saving in English

adjective
1
preserving one's reputation, credibility, or dignity.
a face-saving solution for both sides
noun
    face saver

Use "face saving" in a sentence

Below are sample sentences containing the word "face saving" from the English Dictionary. We can refer to these sentence patterns for sentences in case of finding sample sentences with the word "face saving", or refer to the context using the word "face saving" in the English Dictionary.

1. A face - saving, halfhearted lunge would follow.

2. Otherwise we are condemned to remain at face-saving activities.

3. Some face-saving bullshit that allowed me to generously accept his charity.

4. 10 The government was forced to find a face-saving formula to cover its misjudgement.

5. Face-saving – This approach refers to justifying a stance based on one's previously expressed principles and values in a negotiation.

6. Me / with my Cadaverous face- /saving device, also / known as a smile" (Friedlander, "I Died of Shame")