装红脸

装红脸:

Literally means:

play the red face

Actually means:

红脸, the color painted on an honest and up right person in the Chinese traditional opera.

This phrase figuratively refers to one who is moderate and tolerant in dealing with a conflict. It is the opposite of 装白脸, and these two phrases are often used together.

红脸，古典戏曲中扮演正直人物的演员脸上涂的颜色。

装红脸，在处理矛盾冲突时充当好人，即态度温和、宽容的人。和“装白脸”相对。两者经常配合使用。