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1 save face
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• olla kasvokkain• otsa• numerotaulu• hävyttömyysbuilding / construction industry• julkisivu• työpinta• varustaa käänteillä• viiste• edusta• etupuoli• etusivu• fasadi• sivupinta• uhmata• vuorata• pärstä• päällystää• katsoa silmästä silmään• kasvot• kasvo• kellotaulu• kestää• kohdata• kirjasinlaji• kirjainmuoto• kohdata kasvoista kasvoihin• kokea• kirjasintyyli• naamataulu• naama• taho• tahko• kuvapuoli• piirteet• pinta• pintapuoli* * *feis 1. noun1) (the front part of the head, from forehead to chin: a beautiful face.) kasvot2) (a surface especially the front surface: a rock face.) pinta3) (in mining, the end of a tunnel etc where work is being done: a coal face.) louhimispaikka2. verb1) (to be opposite to: My house faces the park.) olla vastapäätä2) (to turn, stand etc in the direction of: She faced him across the desk.) olla johonkin päin3) (to meet or accept boldly: to face one's fate.) kohdata•- - faced- facial
- facing
- facecloth
- facelift
- face-powder
- face-saving
- face value
- at face value
- face the music
- face to face
- face up to
- in the face of
- lose face
- make/pull a face
- on the face of it
- put a good face on it
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3 save one's face
(to avoid appearing stupid or wrong: I refuse to accept the reponsibility for that error just to save your face - it's your fault.) pelastaa kasvonsa
См. также в других словарях:
save face — phrase to avoid seeming stupid or feeling embarrassed We’re looking for a compromise that allows both sides to save face. Thesaurus: to not be embarrassed or to not embarrass someonesynonym Main entry: save * * * I retain respect; avoid… … Useful english dictionary
save face — save (sb s) face ► to avoid or help someone avoid seeming stupid or being embarrassed: »The industry is simply trying to save face by dropping a lawsuit they realize is a loser. → Compare FACE SAVING(Cf. ↑face saving) Main Entry: ↑save … Financial and business terms
save face — save one s good reputation when something has happened to hurt it Our boss was very embarrassed when he had to tell us that the company had lost a lot of money. However, he was able to save face when he showed that the problems were outside of… … Idioms and examples
save face — If someone saves face, they manage to protect their reputation … The small dictionary of idiomes
save face — {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, or dignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hide something that may cause you shame. * /The policeman was caught accepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was … Dictionary of American idioms
save face — {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, or dignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hide something that may cause you shame. * /The policeman was caught accepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was … Dictionary of American idioms
save\ face — v. phr. To save your good reputation, popularity, or dignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hide something that may cause you shame. The policeman was caught accepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was… … Словарь американских идиом
save face — If someone saves face, they manage to protect their reputation. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** When someone saves face, they manage to avoid humiliation or embarrassment and preserve their dignity and the respect of others. They… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
save face — Ⅰ. ► lose (or save) face incur (or avoid) humiliation. Main Entry: ↑face Ⅱ. ► lose face lose one s credibility. Main Entry: ↑lose … English terms dictionary
save face — verb To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve ones reputation or honour. He tried to make reparations to those he had injured, partly to save face … Wiktionary
save face — prevent embarrassment, prevent more shame To save face, the accused member should resign. It s embarrassing … English idioms
