死要面子
sǐ​yào​miàn​zi

face-saving

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    死要面子

    sǐ​yào​miàn​zi

    face-saving

    To be excessively concerned with one's reputation or dignity, often to an irrational or detrimental degree.

    他这个人死要面子，明明没钱还要请大家去昂贵的餐厅吃饭。

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