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Meaning of save the day | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To rescue a person or situation from imminent danger or major failure.

humorous, idiomatic, sometimes

Equivalents

Deutsch die Kuh vom Eis bringen die Kuh vom Eis holen die Kuh vom Eis kriegen
Suomi pelastaa
Français sauver la mise

Examples

“[H]e acted as chief of staff to General Rosecranz, aiding his superior officer at a most critical point⟳ in the battle by advice which had an important influence⟳ in saving the day.”
““It's Paddy,” cried Craig. “If he can bring⟳ them all out safely without the loss of a life he'll save⟳ the day yet.””
“An effective vaccine would save⟳ the day and last⟳ year researchers at Yale were reporting some progress⟳.”
“Maybe a strapping woodsman will come⟳ along and save⟳ the day.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

save the furniture save up save versus save vs. saved saved appearances

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