B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Salvare la faccia
To save face
Literal Translation
"To save one's face"
What it means
To save face. Direct equivalent of 'to save face'. Used in social and professional situations where dignity is at stake.
Example in context
"Ha accettato la soluzione di compromesso per salvare la faccia."
"He accepted the compromise solution to save face."
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