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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And that's where companies like Batch come in to save the day.
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Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2024
The fourth installment in Smith and Lawrence's long-running film franchise brings back Marcus' now son-in-law to save the day when the bad boys are on the run, trying to clear their names and the late Capt.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 8 June 2024
For moments when that sweet relief isn’t at your fingertips, the best cooling beauty products save the day.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 9 July 2024
Hanging organizers help save the day more than just with accessories and toiletries.
—Maddie Michalik, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2024
The fourth installment in Smith and Lawrence's long-running film franchise brings back Marcus' now son-in-law to save the day when the bad boys are on the run, trying to clear their names and the late Capt.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 8 June 2024
For moments when that sweet relief isn’t at your fingertips, the best cooling beauty products save the day.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 9 July 2024
Hanging organizers help save the day more than just with accessories and toiletries.
—Maddie Michalik, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for save the day
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“Save the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20the%20day. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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