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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

save face

to preserve one's reputation or dignity · to avoid humiliation

What's the situation?

Ever been in a situation where you made a tiny mistake, but you really didn't want everyone to know? 🙈 That's when you're trying to 'save face'! It's all about gracefully getting out of an awkward moment or keeping your reputation intact. ✨

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to lose face

to be publicly humiliated or disgraced · to lose respect from others

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for when someone feels publicly embarrassed or humiliated, especially after a mistake or failure. 😬 It's not just about feeling bad personally, but about losing respect or dignity in the eyes of others. Think of it as a blow to your pride or social standing! 📉