lose face
US /luːz feɪs/
UK /luːz feɪs/

1.
丟臉, 失面子
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.
這位政客試圖避免醜聞,以防自己丟臉。
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If the project fails, the manager will lose face with the board.
如果項目失敗,經理將在董事會面前丟臉。