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")