Saturday, July 9, 2011

Idiom: save the day

save the day

Meaning: If you save the day, you do something to ensure success or to solve a serious problem.
For example:
  • It looked like we were going to lose the game, but Ronaldo saved the day by kicking two late goals.
  • Then a guy rides in on a white horse and saves the day by killing the bad guys and rescuing the girl.


Source: http://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Idioms/S/save_the_day_112.htm

Thank you so much,
Your English Teacher,


Darwoto, S.Pd.

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