JLPT N1 Advanced
顔を潰す
To cause someone to lose face or ruin their reputation.
Readings
Other forms
顔を潰します polite
顔を潰した past
顔を潰して te-form
顔を潰さない negative
顔を潰される passive
Idiomatic Expression, Verb Phrase
To make someone lose face" / "To ruin someone's reputation
This idiom refers to dishonoring an associate or superior by behaving in a way that destroys their credibility or reputation.
Example
部下 の 大きな ミス で 、 課長 の 顔 が 潰され てしまっ た 。
The section chief lost face because of his subordinate's huge mistake.
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