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save someone's skin and save someone's neck; save one's bacon Fig. to save someone from injury, embarrassment, or punishment. I saved my skin by getting the job done on time. Thanks for saving my neck! I would have fallen down the stairs if you hadn't held my arm. save somebody's skin to save someone from failure or difficulties You saved my skin telling my parents I stayed with you last night. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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