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saved by the bell
01
rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention
02
(boxing) rescued from being knocked out by the ringing of the bell at the end of a round
Example
Saved by the bell.
I was saved by the bell otherwise my father was about to uncover what I had done.
I wish I had been saved by the bell.
I was barely saved by the bell.
