lose face

verb

Meaning

To lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

downface(English)disgrace(English)humiliate(English)fall flat on one's face(English)forget oneself(English)give a bad name(English)spit in someone's face(English)fall on one's face(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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