a knight in shining armour

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a knight in shining armour (British & Australian) also a knight in shining armor (American & Australian)

someone who helps you when you are in a difficult situation

Usage notes: In stories about medieval times (= the time between 500 and 1500 AD), knights were soldiers who rode on horses and helped women in difficult or dangerous situations.

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, knight, shine

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