Meaning of 'Pull out of the fire'
What does the saying 'Pull out of the fire' mean?
Idiom: Pull out of the fire
Meaning:
If you pull something out of the fire, you save or rescue it.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Nature |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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