Saved by the bell meaning
What does the saying 'Saved by the bell' mean?
Idiom: Saved by the bell
Meaning:
If you are saved by the bell, you are rescued from a danger or a tricky situation just in time.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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