spare someone's blushes
US /sper ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈblʌʃ.ɪz/
UK /sper ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈblʌʃ.ɪz/
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免除某人的难堪, 不让某人脸红
to avoid embarrassing someone or making them feel ashamed
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I decided not to mention his mistake, to spare his blushes.
我决定不提他的错误，以免他难堪。
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The teacher changed the subject to spare the student's blushes after he gave a wrong answer.
学生答错后，老师换了个话题，以免学生难堪。