It is now an issue of saving face

Not spoken about the latest facial transplant, nor about the handsome guy from the A-Team.(see above) I think that in the next 7 months I am going to use this as my go to phrase when I can’t think of anything else to say.

Boss: Jason, Why haven’t you completed your report cards?
Me: It is now an issue of saving face.

Sallie Mae: Why are you behind on your loan?
Me: It is now an issue of saving face.

It is 4:00 am and I have no idea what I am doing still awake. It is now an issue of saving face.