lose face
US /luːz feɪs/
UK /luːz feɪs/
1.
perder la cara, perder el respeto
to be humiliated or to lose respect, especially in public
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The politician tried to avoid a scandal to prevent himself from losing face.
El político intentó evitar un escándalo para no perder la cara.
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If the project fails, the manager will lose face with the board.
Si el proyecto falla, el gerente perderá la cara ante la junta.