Phrase guide

save the day

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To rescue a person or situation from imminent danger or major failure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, idiomatic, sometimes

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: pelastaa päivä — Translations
  • Finnish: pelastaa — Translations
  • French: sauver la mise — Translations
  • German: die Kuh vom Eis kriegen — Translations
  • German: die Kuh vom Eis holen — Translations
  • German: die Kuh vom Eis bringen — Translations
  • Polish: uratować sytuację — Translations