saved by the bell
01
rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention
Exempel
The teacher was just getting ready to hand out the quizzes when the fire alarm went off — saved by the bell!
02
(boxing) rescued from being knocked out by the ringing of the bell at the end of a round
Exempel
The coach saved me by the bell, otherwise I would n't be here right now.
