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lose face

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌluz ˈfeɪs/ · UK /ˌluːz ˈfeɪs/

lose face means: To become embarrassed in front of others and lose their respect.

verb

LOSE RESPECTB2

To become embarrassed in front of others and lose their respect.

  • He did not want to lose face.
  • She lost face when her false claims became public.
  • Would admitting the error make them lose face?

How to use it: lose face with someone (He lost face with his colleagues after the mistake.)

Similar words: be humiliated, be disgraced

Opposites: save face

Common phrases: lose face publicly, lose face over something

phrase

LOSE RESPECTB2

To become embarrassed in front of others and lose their respect.

  • Nobody likes to lose face.
  • He lost face after boasting about a victory that never happened.
  • They refused to apologize because they feared losing face.

How to use it: lose face with someone (The manager lost face with the staff after breaking his promise.)

Similar words: be humiliated, be disgraced

Opposites: save face

Common phrases: lose face publicly, lose face over something

Questions about lose face

What does lose face mean?

To become embarrassed in front of others and lose their respect.

What is lose face in other languages?

Türkçe: itibar kaybetmek · Español: quedar mal · Français: perdre la face · Deutsch: das Gesicht verlieren · Italiano: perdere la faccia · 日本語: 面目を失う

How do you pronounce lose face?

In American English /ˌluz ˈfeɪs/; in British English /ˌluːz ˈfeɪs/.

How do you use lose face in a sentence?

He did not want to lose face. She lost face when her false claims became public.

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