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face–saver

noun face–sav·er \ˈfā(s)-ˌsā-vər\

Definition of FACE-SAVER

:  something (as a compromise) that saves face
face–sav·ing \-ˌsā-viŋ\ adjective or noun
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First Known Use of FACE-SAVER

1923

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