Similar words: timesaving, lifesaving, time-saving, saving grace, saving, savings, cost saving, savings bank. Meaning: n. an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige) face-saving. adj. maintaining dignity or prestige.
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1. Perhaps some of them are good at putting on a face, saving the grim reality for private moments.
2. Since its establishment, Face Saving Theory has always been treated as a classical theory in the study of politeness phenomena and is of great influence in linguistic study.
3. Further, Chinese society is so homogeneous that it is difficult for people to think outside of the box or to challenge one another due to the over emphasis on face saving.
4. The lack of an enthusiastic response from learners is usually due to a lack of the necessary discuss skills and face saving gambits.
5. Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki's judgment was being questioned. He too needed Iran's help for a face saving way out.
More similar words: timesaving, lifesaving, time-saving, saving grace, saving, savings, cost saving, savings bank, savings bond, labour saving, savings and loan, savings account, daylight savings, daylight saving time, savings and loan association, raving, having, waving, paving, heaving, weaving, craving, leaving, ravings, shaving, face-to-face, face to face, leavings, cleaving, raving mad.