lose face
To be embarrassed or shamed by an error or failure; lose dignity, influence or reputation; lose self-respect or the confidence of others.
Почувствовать себя смущенным из-за допущенной ошибки; потерять достоинство или репутацию; потерять самоуважение.
Many Japanese soldiers were killed in World War II because they believed that to give up or retreat would make them lose face.
John's careless work made him lose face with his employer.
The banker lost face when people found out he bet on horse races.
Paul Summer lost face when his colleagues did not support him during the meeting.
Пол Саммер смутился, когда коллеги не поддержали его во время встречи.