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vər noun
something that saves one's prestige or dignity: Allow him the face-saver of resigning instead of being fired.
Origin:
1940–45
1940–45
Related forms
face-sav·ing, noun, adjective
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| face-saver | |
| —n | |
| something that serves to maintain the dignity or prestige of someone or something | |
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Face-saving
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| face-saving | |
| —adj | |
| maintaining dignity or prestige | |
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