Found 2 items, similar to face-saving.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: face-saving face-saving adj : maintaining dignity or prestige; “a face-saving compromise”
English → English (gcide) Definition: face-saving face-saving \face-saving\ adj. 1. allowing one to maintain one's dignity or prestige; designed to avoid admitting something embarrassing; as, a face-saving compromise; -- of actions. [WordNet 1.5]