Pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-09-30 12:09

Meaning of Pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire

Synonyms:

save someone's bacon , save someone's neck , save someone's skin

Variants:

pull (one's) chestnuts out of the fire

Pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire idiom verb phrase

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

You're such a lifesaver! You always pull my bacon out of the fire when I need.

You've just pulled my bacon out of the fire! I really appreciate it.

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A sum of money that has been laid aside for a particular purpose.

Grammar and Usage of Pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire

Verb Forms

pulls (someone's) bacon out of the fire
pulling (someone's) bacon out of the fire
pulled (someone's) bacon out of the fire

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Pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Grammar and Usage of Pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire

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