xià​tái​jiē

to extricate oneself

Senses

下台阶/ 下臺階 xià​tái​jiē to extricate oneself

To get out of an embarrassing or difficult situation; to find a way to save face.

下台阶/ 下臺階 xià​tái​jiē a way out

A method or opportunity to get out of a predicament or to save face.

References

synonym 下台/下臺 下台阶/下臺階