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Save face : To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.

He tried to make reparations to those he had injured, partly to save face.


Set off : a. To start a journey or Tripod. 

       We set off early in the morning to avoid traffic. 
                b. To trigger or initiate something, such as a series of events. 
               Her comments set off a heated debate among the panelists. 

Set up :To establish or arrange something                         They set up a new business together

Settle down: To calm down or become established in a stable life. 
      After traveling for years, she decided to settle down in a small town. 

Settle in :To become accustomed or get comfortable in a new place. 
                    It took some time for them to settle in their new home.  

Settle up :To pay a debt or resolve financial matters. 
                   They need to settle up the bill before leaving the restaurant.  

Show off : try to impress others by talking about your abilities, possessions
         He loves to show off his new car to everyone. 

Show up: To arrive or appear, especially unexpectedly or at a specified time .
       She showed up at the party wearing a stunning dress. 

Shut down :a.To close or stop the operation of a business or system .
       The company decided to shut down its manufacturing plant. 

                        b.To dismiss or reject an idea, proposal, or argument .
        The team leader immediately shut down his suggestion.

Set off a. To start a journey or Tripod. 
       We set off early in the morning to avoid traffic. 
                b. To trigger or initiate something, such as a series of events. 
               Her comments set off a heated debate among the panelists. 

Set up :To establish or arrange something. 
          They set up a new business together. 

Settle down : To calm down or become established in a stable life
      After traveling for years, she decided to settle down in a small town. 

Settle in: To become accustomed or get comfortable in a new place. 
                    It took some time for them to settle in their new home.  

Settle up :To pay a debt or resolve financial matters. 
                   They need to settle up the bill before leaving the restaurant.  

Show off : try to impress others by talking about your abilities, possessions
         He loves to show off his new car to everyone. 

Show up :To arrive or appear, especially unexpectedly or at a specified time .
       She showed up at the party wearing a stunning dress. 

Shut down : a.To close or stop the operation of a business or system .
       The company decided to shut down its manufacturing plant. 

                        b.To dismiss or reject an idea, proposal, or argument .
        The team leader immediately shut down his suggestion. 

Sit down: To take a seat or position oneself comfortably.
       Let's sit down and discuss the details of the project. 

Stand out : To be noticeably different or exceptional .
       Her talent stands out among the other contestants. 

Stand up (to) : To confront or resist someone or something .
        He decided to stand up to the bully. 

Stay up :remain awake
                    I stayed up (late) to watch a film.

Stick around : To remain or stay in a place or situation .
                                Can you stick around until I finish this task?