lose face
US /luːz feɪs/
UK /luːz feɪs/
1.
hilang muka, kehilangan hormat
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.
Ahli politik itu cuba mengelakkan skandal untuk mengelakkan dirinya daripada hilang muka.
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If the project fails, the manager will lose face with the board.
Jika projek gagal, pengurus akan hilang muka di hadapan lembaga pengarah.