How to Pronounce "save your face"
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs
SAYV yer FAYS or SAYV yur FAYS
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs
sayv YAW fays
Definition
To try to avoid embarrassment or protect your reputation, especially after a mistake or difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs
British English
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYV yer FAYS or SAYV yur FAYS
UK
sayv YAW fays
Listen in Context
He tried to save your face by blaming the error on the computer.
She made an excuse to save your face in front of her friends.
The company apologized quickly to save your face after the mistake.
Sometimes people lie just to save your face in awkward situations.