Como Pronunciar "save your face"
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs
SAYV yer FAYS or SAYV yur FAYS
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs
sayv YAW fays
Definição
To try to avoid embarrassment or protect your reputation, especially after a mistake or difficult situation.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs
Inglês Britânico
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
SAYV yer FAYS or SAYV yur FAYS
UK
sayv YAW fays
Ouça em Contexto
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.