Save Face in internet slang refers to the act of preserving one’s dignity or reputation by avoiding embarrassment or shame in a given situation. It involves making efforts to maintain a positive image or appearance, especially in front of others, in order to avoid losing face.
Examples:
John posted a selfie of himself with a fancy sports car on social media. However, his friends found out that it was not his car but one he had borrowed for the picture. In order to save face and avoid embarrassment, John quickly deleted the post and pretended like nothing happened.
During an online gaming session, Sarah’s team lost a round due to her poor performance. Rather than admitting her mistake, she blamed it on lag and technical issues to save face and avoid being criticized by her teammates.
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