American Idioms and Expressions

Saved By The Bell Idiom

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saved by the bell
What does saved by the bell mean?
to be rescued from a difficult situation just in time by something that brings the situation to a sudden endI was saved by the bell and do not have to give my presentation until tomorrow.
saved by the bell
What does saved by the bell mean?
rescued from a bad situation at the last minute (as in the bell at the end of each round in a boxing match) rescued from a bad situation at the last minute (as in the bell at the end of each round in a boxing match)We were saved by the bell when the meeting ended before we had to deliver our badly prepared presentation.
saved by the bell
What does saved by the bell mean?
rescued from a bad situation at the last minute (there is a bell at the end of each round in a boxing match)We were saved by the bell when the meeting ended before we had to deliver our unprepared presentation.

saved by the bell
What does saved by the bell mean?
to be rescued from a difficult situation by something that brings the situation to a sudden end I was saved by the bell and do not have to give my presentation until tomorrow.


Some Random Idioms
wrap around one`s finger
What does "wrap around one`s finger" mean?
have complete control over someone and be able to make them do anything you wantShe has her boss wrapped around her finger and can do anything that she wants.
have it coming (to someone)
What does "have it coming (to someone)" mean?
deserve punishmentHe really has it coming after causing many problems in his company.
(one's) money is on (someone)
What does "(one's) money is on (someone)" mean?
you think that someone will win a competition/sports event etc.My money is on the young horse that is racing for the first time today.
sub
What does "sub" mean?
sandwich made with Italian bread sliced lengthwise, filled with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables
as red as a poppy
What does "as red as a poppy" mean?
bright red The mark on my arm was as red as a poppy.

speak up
What does "speak up" mean?
to speak in a loud or clear voiceI asked the teacher to speak up as I could not hear him at all.
let the cat out of the bag
What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
to tell something that is supposed to be a secret The teacher let the cat out of the bag when she began talking about the plans to close the school.

burn (something) to a crisp
What does "burn (something) to a crisp" mean?
to burn something very badly I burned the eggs to a crisp while I was talking on the telephone.

every dog has his day
What does "every dog has his day" mean?
everybody will have a chance for success someday You should be patient and wait until you get a chance. Remember every dog has his day.

a knock-down-drag-out fight
What does "a knock-down-drag-out fight" mean?
a serious fight or argumentMy friend and his brother had a knock-down-drag-out fight last evening.
cheeky
What does "cheeky" mean?
irreverent; impudent

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