Idiomatic Expressions with Face

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He couldn’t admit he was wrong. He didn’t want to lose face in front of the boss.

• lose credibility

• as it appeared

• looking serious

• cry

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• I took her offer to help at face value. I don’t think she had any hidden motive.

• lose credibility

• as it appeared

• looking serious

• to make her happy

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• The actors had trouble keeping a straight face when John fell off the stage.

• As it appeared

• looking serious

• confront reality

• on the surface

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• You should tell her that you scratched her car, because sooner or later you will have to face the music.

• As it appeared

• looking serious

• confront reality

• on the surface

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On the face of it, it seems like a good idea, but I wouldn't rush into making a decision.

• lose credibility

• looking serious

• On the surface

• Accepting the consequences of your actions

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If you go to the party, don't spoil your Uncle's evening with a long face.

• On the surface

• as it appeared

• sadly

• losing creibility

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Let's face it, my test scores are not good enough to get a scholarship to college.

• Looking serious

• It's unpleasant but true

• On the surface

• Losing credibility

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He tried to save face by saying he had let the other team win on purpose.

• looking serious

• confront reality

• avoid humiliation

• sadly