Definition
to avoid causing someone embarrassment or shame.
給某人留面子
I didn't mention her lateness to spare her blushes.
我沒有提到她遲到的事,以免她感到尷尬。
He wanted to tell the truth, but he kept silent to spare his friend's blushes.
他想說出真相,但為了不讓朋友難堪,他保持了沉默。
She quickly changed the subject to spare the guest's blushes.
她迅速轉移話題,以免客人感到尷尬。