What does it mean "to steal one's face"?

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What does it mean "to steal one's face"?

Could it mean to steal one's self-assurance or confidence (as face can mean the latter)?

2006-11-29 03:59:53 · 3 answers · asked by Trigger 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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I've always known it to mean to steal a person's confidence (usually for a brief moment) or make a person feel embarrassed. To hurt a person's feelings.

2006-11-29 04:08:42 · answer #1 · answered by The First Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's a 60s term for ripping one off. Taking advantage of a dupe in a con game.

2006-11-29 04:08:25 · answer #2 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

"to steal one's face means to do a guilty act or To feel guilty

2006-11-29 04:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by kahuna_khazana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋