给脸

(給臉)gěi liǎn

(coll.) to show respect; to give face (esp. in public to avoid embarrassment); (often sarcastic) to treat with basic courtesy (implying the recipient is undeserving)

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给脸不要脸gěi liǎn bù yào liǎn

(coll.) to respond with arrogance or disrespect when shown courtesy; to abuse sb's goodwill

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