The plan to scrap the Philippines' American-style presidential system, and replace it with a parliamentary one, could provide Mrs Arroyo with a face-saving exit.
Dick Parsons is constantly mentioned as a GOP candidate for NYC mayor when Bloomberg is term-limited in 2009, providing Parsons with a face-saving exit strategy.
But even while Mr Purcell remains, a floor under the share price is being provided by speculation that he will arrange a face-saving exit for himself by selling the bank.
But going into something knowing that it is (literally) not a big deal, and that there is a face-saving exit route, is not always the best way to make people hungry for success.
Eventually Greece will either need more help from its rescuers or will face default and perhaps an exit from the euro.
ECONOMIST: The euro zone��s rescue strategy still does not add up
Mr Anastasiades insists that without the bailout Cyprus could face bankruptcy and a possible exit from the eurozone - a fear echoed by European officials.
The attorney-general's ruling that there was no evidence of wrongdoing merely provided face-saving cover for his inevitable exit.
Face the facts and be realistic about exit value from the start.
The coalition government still can muster a majority of votes in Parliament even after the DMK's exit, which means it will be unlikely to face a no-confidence vote.
Seeing the look on his face, I sighed and promptly headed for the exit.
If you are willing to face the reality that we are indeed mortal, consider your own Exit Papers Project.
All exit polls point to a rout when ballots are counted on Friday - anything less will be a major loss of face for polling agencies and journalists.
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