Save (one's) ass In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "save (one's) ass", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-10-20 10:10

Meaning of Save (one's) ass (redirected from save (one's) ass )

Synonyms:

save someone's bacon , save someone's skin , Save (one's) butt

Save (one's) ass American slang verb phrase rude

The phrase is also known as “save one’s own ass” to indicate that someone escaped from something bad by themselves.

To save someone from danger, trouble or failure

Thank you for lending me money. You saved my ass!

She used her bra as a mask and escaped from the burning house. She saved her own ass!

You saved me today. I couldn't finish the work on time without your help.

Other phrases about:

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One of the last words of King Charles II when he asked his brother to look after Nell (his mistress)
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This is an encouragement to believe that thrift in small things will bring a reward.
stretch (one's) legs according to the coverlet

To not spend over one's butget

pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire

To save someone from trouble, difficulty, or danger that is going to happen very soon

save sb's bacon/neck
To help someone get out of a dangerous or difficult circumstance

Grammar and Usage of Save (one's) ass

Verb Forms

  • saves (one's) ass
  • saved (one's) ass
  • saving (one's) ass

The verb "save" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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