Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

save the day

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.08 in modern English

Syllables: save the -day
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To rescue a person or situation from imminent danger or major failure.

Humorous

Example Sentences

"[H]e acted as chief of staff to General Rosecranz, aiding his superior officer at a most critical point in the battle by advice which had an important influence in saving the day."
"“It's Paddy,” cried Craig. “If he can bring them all out safely without the loss of a life he'll save the day yet.”"
"An effective vaccine would save the day and last year researchers at Yale were reporting some progress."
"Maybe a strapping woodsman will come along and save the day."

Usage

Humorous

Inflected Forms

saves the day (present, singular) saving the day (participle, present) saved the day (participle, past) saved the day (past)

Phrases

make someone's day save the date save the furniture

Frequently Paired Words

make someone's day save the date save the furniture

Questions

What does save the day mean?: To rescue a person or situation from imminent danger or major failure.

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