| idiom | save face |
|---|---|
| synonyms | try to change the negative impression produced |
| translation | сохранить лицо, т.е. пытаться изменить произведенное негативное впечатление |
| full_example | He said a stupid thing, and then he tried to <save face> by saying he misunderstood me. |
| partial_example | He said a stupid thing, and then he tried to <...> by saying he misunderstood me. |
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