I am sure they would not do this very often, but it would allow them now to save face and go home with an acceptable solution. |
Usually it's the weaker party that needs to save face when backing down from some untenable position. |
That way, it would save face for me and avoid any further conflicts with Tinka and Victor. |
However, it is not impossible scholarly formulae will be found which allow each side to agree to disagree and save face. |
Trying to save face as much as possible, I put a fake smile on and sauntered over to him, planting a quick kiss on his surprised lips. |
That is what the government has done to save face with the tobacco companies. |