save the day

phrase

: to make a bad situation end successfully
Just when things looked hopeless, my brother came along and saved the day.

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Meanwhile, Gillian gets into a tight spot when her boyfriend, Jimmy (Goran Visnjic), reveals himself to be abusive; Sally comes to save the day, but in the process — oops! Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Caregivers save the day for those who are sick, injured or unable to take care of themselves. William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026 This fan favorite from Vivaia comes in to save the day and your bunions alike — flaunting a super-stretchy, custom-fit shaft plus upper, impressive arch support, and special honeycomb cushioning to mimic the sensation of walking on clouds. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Not even Wade Meckler’s home run-robbing catch at the short wall in right field in the ninth inning could save the day. Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for save the day

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“Save the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20the%20day. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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