He couldn't admit he was wrong. He didn't want to lose face in front of the boss. - lose credibility or not be respected anymore, She was disappointed not to be picked for the team, but she put a brave face on it. - hide (your) disappointment from others, I took her offer of help at face value. I don't think she had any hidden motive. - as it appears, without reading extra meaning into it, The actors had trouble keeping a straight face when Jon fell off the stage. - not laughing, looking serious, You should tell her that you scratched her car, because sooner or later you will have to face the music. - confront reality; accept the consequences of your action(s), On the face of it, it seems like a good idea, but I wouldn't rush into making a decision. - on the surface, without examining (something) in more detail, Tears roll and there are long faces as the conclusion ‘You’re not what we’re looking for right now’ - unhappy expressions, But let’s face it, most of us still care how we look. - to be honest,

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