[klap kham] (v, exp) EN: go back on one's word ; break a promise ; fail to keep one's word ; break one's word ; revoke one's wordFR: renier sa parole ; ne pas respecter sa parole ; trahir sa promesse ; se rétracter ; se dédire
[wainā] (v) EN: save s.o.'s face ; be considerate of s.o.'s dignity ; spare another's feelings ; spare another's reputation ; save s.o. from embarrassment ; refrain from embarrassing s.o.FR: respecter l'amour-propre