spare/save someone’s blushes
1
to prevent someone from being embarrassed or ashamed by doing or saying something, or by avoiding doing or saying somethingHe scored at the last minute, and spared England’s blushes.
Synonyms and related words
To not be embarrassed or to not embarrass someone
live with yourself
make/offer no apologies
save face
See also main entry: blushSee also main entry: blush