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A penny saved is a penny earned.

something that you say which means it is wise to save money. I'd advise anyone to put aside a proportion of their earnings - a penny saved is a penny earned.

See also: earn, penny, save

Saved by the bell.

something that you say when a difficult situation is ended suddenly before you have to do or say something that you do not want to. Luckily, my bus arrived before I had time to reply. Saved by the bell.

See also: bell, Save

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