save one’s skin

(verb) to save someone, to help someone out of a difficult situation

Example Sentences:

Sandra always saves her friend’s skin when she gets into trouble.

A: I’m going to go tell that woman over there that she’s beautiful.
B: I don’t think that’s a good idea. Her husband is beside her, and he’s very muscular.
A: Oh, I thought that was her brother.
B: Nope. Husband.
A: Okay. Thanks for saving my skin!
B: Anytime!

The firefighter saved my skin by helping me get out of the burning house

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Similar idioms:

1. save one’s ass
2. get under one’s skin
3. jump out of one’s skin
4. a penny saved is a penny earned
5. beauty is only skin deep