saved face

A form of save face — To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of save face
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APA

saved face. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saved%20face

MLA

“saved face.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saved%20face. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “saved face,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saved%20face.

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