Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
The minister refused to admit the mistake because he did not want to LOSE FACE.

be hurtCorrect answerYour answerlose his jobCorrect answerYour answerbecome uglyCorrect answerYour answerlose the respect of othersCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

To lose face is to lose other people's respect.

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Lose his job is a possible result, not what the idiom means.

Concept: The meaning of the idiom "lose face"
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.The minister refused to admit the mistake because he did not want to LOSE FACE.

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
The minister refused to admit the mistake because he did not want to LOSE FACE.