save the day

: 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

: the time of light between one night and the next

: daylight

: daytime