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lose face in Malay

jatuh air muka

/ˌluːz ˈfeɪs/

lose face in Malay: jatuh air muka. In English, lose face means to lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.

Malay words for lose face

lose respect of others
jatuh air muka

English meaning of lose face

  1. verb To lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.

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Questions about lose face in Malay

What is the meaning of lose face in Malay?
Lose face in Malay is jatuh air muka.
Apakah maksud lose face dalam bahasa Melayu?
Lose face: jatuh air muka.
What does lose face mean in English?
Lose face means to lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.

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