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lifesaver

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lifesaver

Someone or something that provides crucial help in a difficult situation. The term is almost always applied to situations that are not literally life-threatening. You're a real lifesaver for coming over and fixing my flat tire. The knife I brought on the camping trip turned out to be a lifesaver when we realized we had forgotten a can opener.

you're a lifesaver

You are wonderfully helpful, especially in my time of need. You brought me coffee? Ah, you're a lifesaver. Thank you much for picking up the cupcakes on your way to the party—you're a lifesaver.
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| RELIEVING CONGESTION: The hard-shoulder has traditionally been a life-saver, but with all lanes in use you might have to stop in the traffic flow in the event of a sudden emergency
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A grandmother who saved her five-year-old grandson's life when he choked on a piece of beef was today named Life-saver of the Year.
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Now Bruno is back to full fitness and enjoyed meeting his life-saver.
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