saved by the bell
Meanings
adj
- Of a competitor in a boxing or wrestling match or similar competition, spared from being counted out by the referee by the ringing of the bell which concludes the round.
- Rescued or favorably assisted by a timely interruption or by the sudden termination of difficult circumstances.
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