face-sav·er (f s s v r)n. Something that prevents loss of dignity or self-esteem: The compromise was a face-saver for all concerned. face -saving n. |
face-saver
n
something that serves to maintain the dignity or prestige of someone or something
Translations
face-saver [feɪsseɪvəʳ] n it was clearly a face-saver on their part → l'hanno ovviamente fatto per salvarsi la faccia
face-saver [feɪsseɪvəʳ] n it was clearly a face-saver on their part → l'hanno ovviamente fatto per salvarsi la faccia
face-saver [feɪsseɪvəʳ] n it was clearly a face-saver on their part → l'hanno ovviamente fatto per salvarsi la faccia
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