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 )

Rachel Chau

2021-10-20 10:10

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.

One of the last words of King Charles II when he asked his brother to look after Nell (his mistress)

This is an encouragement to believe that thrift in small things will bring a reward.

To not spend over one's butget

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

To help someone get out of a dangerous or difficult circumstance

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

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