Meaning of 'Save someone's bacon'
What does the saying 'Save someone's bacon' mean?
Idiom: Save someone's bacon
Meaning:
If something saves your bacon, it saves your life or rescues you from a desperate situation. People can also save your bacon.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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