找梯子下臺
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to look for an excuse to escape an awkward situation and save face
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Saying俗语俗語
Idiom惯用语 · Widely known
- Literally
- look for a ladder to get off the stage
- Meaning
- To look for a chance or excuse to escape an embarrassing or awkward situation and save face.
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