save the day
idiom
: to make a bad situation end successfully
Just when things looked hopeless, my brother came along and saved the day.
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That’s when a great boxed chocolate cake mix can save the day.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Not to worry, Cyber Monday is here to save the day with all kinds of deals, including discounts on software that will keep your PC safe from scammers looking to steal your holiday cash and personal information.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
This 134-piece Marvel Lego set features two minifigures, a poseable mech suit with a cockpit for Venom, two web shooters, and a flexible rope the hero can use to save the day.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Pack All Shoe Bag Packing dirty shoes in your suitcase with your clean clothing is never a great idea, so this waterproof shoe pouch will save the day on every vacation.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Not to worry, Cyber Monday is here to save the day with all kinds of deals, including discounts on software that will keep your PC safe from scammers looking to steal your holiday cash and personal information.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
This 134-piece Marvel Lego set features two minifigures, a poseable mech suit with a cockpit for Venom, two web shooters, and a flexible rope the hero can use to save the day.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Pack All Shoe Bag Packing dirty shoes in your suitcase with your clean clothing is never a great idea, so this waterproof shoe pouch will save the day on every vacation.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Save the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20the%20day. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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