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Save the blushes

Description:

Save the blushes is an idiomatic expression used to depict the action of trying to prevent someone from feeling embarrassed or ashamed in a particular situation. It implies a protective act carried out to avoid causing someone discomfort or to maintain their dignity.

Sample sentences:

As a verb:

1. He quickly stepped in to save her blushes by making a joke and diffusing the awkward situation.

2. Sarah wanted to save Tom's blushes and kept his embarrassing secret to herself.

As a noun:

1. The comedian's unexpected punchline saved everyone's blushes and turned the awkward silence into laughter.

2. Mary's quick thinking helped save her friend's blushes when she tripped and almost fell on stage.

As an interjection:

1. "Save our blushes," pleaded the student, hoping the teacher wouldn't show the embarrassing drawing to the rest of the class.

2. "Save your blushes," whispered the colleague, realizing that she had made a mistake during the presentation.

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