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Spare somebody’s blushes

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Cultural SensitivityPlay
Consider the culture when using the phrase to ensure it's appropriate and understood, as perceptions of embarrassment vary. SlideHe quietly pointed out the typo in her presentation to spare her blushes.
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Subtle KindnessPlay
This phrase implies a kind action done subtly to avoid drawing attention to the person's potential embarrassment. SlideHer friend adjusted the price tag on her dress to spare her blushes before the photo.
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Not LiteralPlay
The 'blushes' part isn't literal; it means preventing any kind of embarrassment, not just blushing. SlideThe teacher didn't correct him in front of the class to spare his blushes.