Question

I do not want to belittle their efforts in general, though there are some ministers I would like to oust from their postitions, but I do feel that they often flout the wishes of the public in an attempt to avoid LOSING FACE.

Accepted Answer

PHRASE: to do something which makes you appear weak and makes people respect or admire you less (use "face")

Front	I do not want to belittle their efforts in general, though there are some ministers I would like to oust from their postitions, but I do feel that they often flout the wishes of the public in an attempt to avoid LOSING FACE.
Back	PHRASE: to do something which makes you appear weak and makes people respect or admire you less (use "face")

I Makes Belittle Efforts General Ministers Oust Postitions