save the day

phrase

: to make a bad situation end successfully

Just when things looked hopeless, my brother came along and saved the day.

Examples of save the day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Kings landed Erik Haula, which puts their center depth in an extremely challenging place (to the point that Adrian Kempe may have to slide in to save the day). — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Hollywood may be hurting, but let the Bowl now save the day by inspiring Hollywood to reinvent, in its backyard, film with live music. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

The rise of Nashville Severe Weather is a modern case study in multiple areas — a shifting tornado alley, a changing climate, the prevalence of social media and the value of instantaneous, hyperlocal information that can save the day or save lives. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

When the summer heat gets to you on this holiday weekend, save the day with these cool cookies. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

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