ride in on a white horse

To arrive to rescue someone from some danger or problem, especially suddenly or unexpectedly. The mailing was at a standstill until Joe from IT rode in on a white horse and unjammed our printer. I don't need you to ride in on a white horse, OK? I got myself into this mess, and I'll get myself out.

See also: horse, on, ride, white

See also:

pull the rug
pull the rug (out) from under (someone)
pull the rug (out) from under (someone's) feet
pull the rug from under
pull the rug from under someone/something
pull the rug out
pull the rug out from under
come to a standstill
catch feelings (for someone)
all hell breaks loose

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