to save somebody by the bell

Definizione e significato di "save somebody by the bell"in inglese

to save somebody by the bell
01

*** (of a boxer) saved from a knockout by the ringing of a gong signaling the end of a round

02

to unexpectedly provide someone with help when they face a danger or difficulty

IdiomIdiom
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example
Esempi
I was saved by the bell otherwise my father was about to uncover what I had done.
Just when he was about to start yelling at me, the fire alarm went off and saved me by the bell.
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