Examples:

• After making a mistake, the politician tried to save face by blaming the staff.
• The company tried to save face by offering a refund to dissatisfied customers.
• The athlete tried to save face by claiming injury instead of admitting defeat.
• The teacher tried to save face by pretending not to notice the student's mistake.
• The politician tried to save face by resigning before the scandal broke.
• The company tried to save face by issuing a public apology.
• The athlete tried to save face by competing in a lower-level tournament.
• The teacher tried to save face by blaming the curriculum for the students' poor performance.
• The politician tried to save face by promising to investigate the matter.
• The company tried to save face by offering a discount on future purchases.
• The athlete tried to save face by claiming illness instead of admitting defeat.
• The teacher tried to save face by blaming the students for the classroom disruption.
• The politician tried to save face by promising to reform the system.
• The company tried to save face by donating to charity.
• The athlete tried to save face by winning a consolation prize.
• The teacher tried to save face by blaming the lack of resources for the students' poor performance.
• The politician tried to save face by blaming the opposition for the crisis.
• The company tried to save face by issuing a press release to spin the negative news.
• The athlete tried to save face by setting a new personal record.
• The teacher tried to save face by blaming the parents for their child's behavior.
• If you help me save face, I'll repay the favor.
• We know that you're just scared and trying to save face.
• I suppose it's a little too late for gaston to save face.
• You were doing it to save face.
• Will... I like you, and that's why I'm giving you a chance to save face.
• He's trying to save face.
• He's just trying to save face.
• Help me save face on this one.
• I mean, I know that it just sounds like I'm saying that to save face, but I actually am.