Saving grace
A redeeming quality especially a quality that compensates for one's shortcomings.The man's saving grace was his musical ability. His personality... Read more →
Saved by the bell
To be rescued from a difficult situation by something that brings the situation to a sudden end.I was saved by the bell and do not have to give... Read more →
Save up for (something)
To save money in order to buy something.My friend is saving up for a new digital camera.
Save the day
To bring about victory or success (when defeat is likely).The football player saved the day for his team when he played his best game of the... Read more →
Save one`s neck/skin
To save oneself from danger or trouble.The man left the scene of the fire quickly in order to save his neck.
Save one`s breath
To remain silent because talking will do no good.You should save your breath and not talk to that woman because she will not believe you anyway.
Save face
To preserve one`s good reputation or dignity when something has happened to hurt it.Our boss is responsible for many problems in our company. He... Read more →
Run counter to (something)
To be in opposition to something.The actions of the manager run counter to what he says that he believes.
Run circles/rings around (someone)
To outrun or outdo someone.The young boy can run circles around the others in his school.
Run away with (something)
To be much better than others, to win easily.Our hometown team ran away with the football championship.