Consider the culture when using the phrase to ensure it's appropriate and understood, as perceptions of embarrassment vary. He quietly pointed out the typo in her presentation to spare her blushes.
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Subtle Kindness
This phrase implies a kind action done subtly to avoid drawing attention to the person's potential embarrassment. Her friend adjusted the price tag on her dress to spare her blushes before the photo.
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Not Literal
The 'blushes' part isn't literal; it means preventing any kind of embarrassment, not just blushing. The teacher didn't correct him in front of the class to spare his blushes.