face-saving
/ˈfeɪs seɪvɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण फ़ेस सेविंग
इज़्ज़त बचाने वाला, साख बचाने वाला
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adjective
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[usually before noun]
intended to protect somebody's reputation and to avoid embarrassment or loss of respect
इज़्ज़त बचाने वाला, साख बचाने वाला
- The minister's resignation was seen as a face-saving move.
- Both sides were looking for a face-saving compromise.
- The company issued a face-saving apology without admitting any mistake.
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- Both countries welcomed the face-saving deal.
- He offered a face-saving explanation for losing his temper.
§Grammar and usage
Save face means to avoid losing the respect of other people, and lose face means to be less respected because of something you have done.
Idiom save face का अर्थ है दूसरों की नज़र में सम्मान बचा लेना, और lose face का अर्थ है अपने किसी काम के कारण सम्मान खो देना।