| Idiom | Saved by the Bell |
|---|---|
| Example | My sister was just about to show everyone an embarrassing picture of me when I was saved by the bell. The lights went out. |
| Meaning | rescued at the last possible moment from an embarrassing or dangerous situation |
| Origin | If a boxer is being badly beaten or has been knocked down and the referee is counting to ten, the sound of the bell means he doesn't have to continue the fight. The round is over and he can rest for a little while. In the middle of the 20th century, this exclamation was transferred to any happy, last-minute rescue from a bad situation. |
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