lose face

Example Sentences

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“As much as both sides don’t want to lose face in backing down, ultimately they do want to back down.”

From Los Angeles Times

They also say the tragic outcome shows how important it is for veteran officers like her to have not just the savvy to train rookies, but the willingness to correct them instantly in risky situations — even if it means the trainee might lose face.

From Seattle Times

Therapy traditionally can be seen in Asian cultures as a way to lose face, said Kevin M. Chun, a psychology professor at the University of San Francisco.

From New York Times

“Places that come up behind will look bad and will lose face.”

From Science Magazine

“There is partly the traditional Asian feeling that you should not lose face, and then the whole system also focuses a lot on the fact that you are infallible and that everything must be perfect. It could also be that someone wants to hide something. Who knows?”

From Washington Post