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121save someone from themselves — phrase to stop someone from behaving in a way that will harm them She hid his car keys to save him from himself. Thesaurus: to protect or defend someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: save …
122save the situation — save the day/situation phrase to do something that prevents a situation from becoming unpleasant, embarrassing, or unsuccessful I locked myself out but Yuki had her keys and saved the day. Thesaurus: to prevent something from happeningsynonym to… …
123save someone's hide — save your/someone’s/hide informal phrase to save yourself or someone else from being punished or from suffering Thesaurus: to escape or avoid punishmentsynonym punishment of being legally killedhyponym …
124save someone's bacon/hide/neck/skin — informal : to save someone : to help someone get out of a dangerous or difficult situation You really saved my bacon by helping out yesterday. He doesn t care what happens to us. All he s worried about is saving his own skin/neck. [=saving… …
125save for — not including (someone or something) : except for (someone or something) The park was deserted save for a few joggers. • • • Main Entry: ↑save …
126Save — Save, n. [See {Sage} the herb.] The herb sage, or salvia. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] …
127Save — Save, conj. Except; unless. [1913 Webster] …
128Save — Save, v. i. To avoid unnecessary expense or expenditure; to prevent waste; to be economical. [1913 Webster] Brass ordnance saveth in the quantity of the material. Bacon. [1913 Webster] …