save someone's hide

: to deliver from sin

: to rescue or deliver from danger or harm

: to preserve or guard from injury, destruction, or loss

: a play that prevents an opponent from scoring or winning

: the action of a relief pitcher in baseball in successfully protecting a team's lead

: other than : but, except

: except for the fact that : only

: but, except

: some person : somebody

: to put out of sight : secrete

: to conceal for shelter or protection : shield

: to keep secret

: the skin of an animal whether raw or prepared for use

: the life or physical well-being of a person

: to give a beating to : flog

: blind

: any of various old English units of land area