Lose face

EPISODE · Jul 22, 2024 · 2 MIN

Lose face

from Daily English Pod · host Jale Qaraqan

Send us Fan MailLose faceTo lose face means to lose respect and feel embarrassed because of something you did or failed to do, which harms your reputation.Examples:1- President George H.W. Bush lost face when he raised taxes after promising not to, which hurt him in the 1992 election.2- The politician lost respect and felt embarrassed because they were caught lying during the debate.

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