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saved by the bell
saved {sb} by the bell
saved by the bell
01
rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention
Exemples
I wish I had been saved by the bell.
02
(boxing) rescued from being knocked out by the ringing of the bell at the end of a round
Exemples
He is a ferocious fighter. I was barely saved by the bell.
