Betekenis van:
face saving

face saving
Zelfstandig naamwoord
    • an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige)

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    1. You're only saving face!
    2. This reflects the increasing use of automated feed systems and other labour saving devices, and the strong pressure to reduce costs in the face of mounting financial losses.
    3. Productivity has consistently increased throughout the period under consideration from 115 tonnes in 2000 to 151 tonnes in 2003. This reflects the increasing use of automated feed systems and other labour saving devices, and the strong pressure to reduce costs in the face of mounting financial losses.
    4. Productivity has consistently increased throughout the period under consideration from 115 tonnes in 2000 to 160 tonnes in 2003. This reflects the increasing use of automated feed systems and other labour saving devices, and the strong pressure to reduce costs in the face of mounting financial losses.