Pull the fat from the fire meaning
What does the saying 'Pull the fat from the fire' mean?
Idiom: Pull the fat from the fire
Meaning:
If you pull the fat from the fire, you help someone in a difficult situation.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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