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Face Saver

Description:

Face saver refers to something that helps a person maintain dignity, save face, or avoid embarrassment in a particular situation. It can be a tactic, excuse, action, or even an object used to prevent loss of reputation or respect.

Senses:

1. Noun:

- A strategy or action taken to preserve one's dignity or avoid embarrassment.

- A person or thing that helps maintain one's reputation or respect.

- An object, typically an accessory, used to protect or shield one's face.

2. Verb:

- The act of employing tactics or actions to prevent loss of reputation or save face.

Examples:

Noun:

- The politician's public apology was a face saver after his controversial remarks.

- The talented lawyer took on the tough case as a face saver for the firm.

- She always carries a stylish face saver, like a hat or sunglasses, to shield herself from the sun.

Verb:

- John quickly changed the topic of conversation to face save himself from exposing his lack of knowledge on the subject.

- Sheila made up an excuse about a sudden illness as a face saving tactic, so she didn't have to attend the boring party.

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