lose face

Example Sentences

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After arguing for years that Hungary cannot survive without Russian oil and gas, he would lose face if it turns out it can.

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But the dad wasn't prepared to lose face.

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If he does too little, he will lose face; if he does too much, he could lose everything.

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Retired Det Sgt Willie Mason claims senior officers did not want to lose face.

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"They won't want to lose face" says Fitton-Brown.

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