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Spare somebody’s blushes

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Cultural Sensitivity

Consider the culture when using the phrase to ensure it's appropriate and understood, as perceptions of embarrassment vary.

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He quietly pointed out the typo in her presentation to spare her blushes.
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Subtle Kindness

This phrase implies a kind action done subtly to avoid drawing attention to the person's potential embarrassment.

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Her friend adjusted the price tag on her dress to spare her blushes before the photo.
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Not Literal

The 'blushes' part isn't literal; it means preventing any kind of embarrassment, not just blushing.

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The teacher didn't correct him in front of the class to spare his blushes.
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