[Idiom] To save oneself

[Olenek]

Hi everybody!

To save oneself = To save one’s bacon/ skin/ neck/ hide.

Which variant is the most preferable for you to use in your speech?
Or do you know another phrase with this meaning?

Thanks!

 

[freezeframe]

Hi everybody!

To save oneself = To save one’s bacon/ skin/ neck/ hide.

Which variant is the most preferable for you to use in your speech?
Or do you know another phrase with this meaning?

Thanks!

save your ass

 

[Mr_Ben]

Hi everybody!

To save oneself = To save one’s bacon/ skin/ neck/ hide.

Which variant is the most preferable for you to use in your speech?
Or do you know another phrase with this meaning?

Thanks!

If I was talking around my mother I'd probably say neck.

Otherwise it's +1 for save my ass

 

[Olenek]

So,it means to save the body?

It means to save one's self or property from harm or loss, to save someone from injury, embarrassment, punishment, failure or difficulties

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