save a life
idiom
: to stop someone from dying or being killed
If you donate blood, you might save a life.
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Some carry Narcan that will save a life.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The Tricaricos hope that by telling Anthony’s story, the most difficult story to tell, can lead to real change, ensure that no one suffers alone and possibly save a life.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Reaching out is free, confidential, and can save a life.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Celebrities oftentimes use their fame and notoriety for positive influence, but arguably nothing ranks above helping to save a life.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The Tricaricos hope that by telling Anthony’s story, the most difficult story to tell, can lead to real change, ensure that no one suffers alone and possibly save a life.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Reaching out is free, confidential, and can save a life.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Celebrities oftentimes use their fame and notoriety for positive influence, but arguably nothing ranks above helping to save a life.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for save a life
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“Save a life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20a%20life. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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