Native English speakers, could you please help me with these issues?

Question

1. I heard in a video someone say:


"After all that happened, I don't know how you still have THE FACE to come here."


Is this common usage?



2. And does it mean the same as saying:


"After all that happened, I don't know how you still have THE NERVE to come here."

Answer 1

Yes, it means the something similar. It is related to the expression "to save face," that is, to retain respect and avoid humiliation. But this usage is not very common.

Answer 2

It would mean the same thing, but I've never heard anyone use the first of those expressions.

Answer 3

yes, same thing