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Meaning of save one's breath to cool one's porridge | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To refrain from speech where it is futile or not wanted; to shut up.

imperative, often

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

save one's neck save one's skin save over save someone's bacon save someone's face save someone's life