knight (redirected from Knight of the Shire)

a knight in shining armour (British & Australian, American & Australian)

someone who helps you when you are in a difficult situation. She looked around the bar to see if there was a knight in shining armour who might come and save her from this awful man.

See also: armour, shine

a white knight

someone who gives money to a company in order to prevent it from being bought by another company. Hope is fading that a white knight will appear to stop the takeover bid.

See also: white

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a knight in shining armor

someone who helps you when you are in a difficult situation. She was looking for a knight in shining armor who might save her from her boring life.

Usage notes: usually said by a woman about a man

Etymology: in medieval times (= 500 to 1500 C.E.), knights were soldiers on horses who were also supposed to help and protect women

See also: armor, shine