give (someone) face

1. To show or treat (someone) with respect, honor, and dignity. The phrase is a translation from Cantonese and is used primarily in reference to Chinese people, culture, and business. While working abroad in Hong Kong, I learned how important it is to give face to one's employer at all times. I always take care to give face to my husband at any opportunity.

2. vulgar slang To perform cunnilingus on a woman.

词组	give (someone) face
释义	give (someone) face give (someone) face 1. To show or treat (someone) with respect, honor, and dignity. The phrase is a translation from Cantonese and is used primarily in reference to Chinese people, culture, and business. While working abroad in Hong Kong, I learned how important it is to give face to one's employer at all times. I always take care to give face to my husband at any opportunity. 2. vulgar slang To perform cunnilingus on a woman. See also: face, give Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: eggs is eggs from my cold, dead hands (one's) best foot forward best foot forward my house is your house (as) sure as eggs (is eggs) game on monkey's wedding great minds great minds think alike
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