Meanings (ES + gloss)
guardar las formas • mantener las apariencias • salvar las apariencias
To artificially maintain an outward sign of normality; to maintain an appearance of wealth, comfort, or propriety.
For my father's sake, I thought I must keep up appearances, but the food stuck in my throat, and I could not swallow another mouthful.
With tact and management it would be possible to partially satisfy creditors, and keep up appearances for six months more.
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