Usually it's the weaker party that needs to save face when backing down from some untenable position. |
I am sure they would not do this very often, but it would allow them now to save face and go home with an acceptable solution. |
Trying to save face as much as possible, I put a fake smile on and sauntered over to him, planting a quick kiss on his surprised lips. |
I married to save face and save myself from being called a loser or a failure. |
However, it is not impossible scholarly formulae will be found which allow each side to agree to disagree and save face. |
This whole exercise has been political football and now the is government trying to save face by continuing this charade. |