“saved by the bell”
Rescued from a difficult, embarrassing, or dangerous situation by a sudden and timely interruption or event. The phrase originates from boxing, where a fighter is saved from being knocked out when the bell signals the end of a round. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "saved by the bell" in the video clips below.
Hear how "saved by the bell" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Gossip Girl, Ozark, Suit, Tulsa King, Young Sherlock and 4 more.
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“Saved by the Bell”
what's the famous thing he says … let's see if I look like Saved by the
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S02E17
“Saved by the bell.”
A package for vanessa abrams. … Dan, if i'm gonna walk into a room
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TV ShowOzark
Ozark — S03E03
“Saved by the bell.”
I should get this. … Lucky bastard.
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TV ShowSuit
Suit — S06E05
“Saved by the bell.”
There's a Harvey Specter
here to see you. … Not you, Ross.
Miller.
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TV ShowTulsa King
Tulsa King — S02E06
“Saved by the bell.”
Whatever's happening here,take it someplace else. … Sorry I'm late.
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TV ShowYoung Sherlock
Young Sherlock — S01E01
“Saved by the bell.”
-[murmuring]
-[bell chimes] … Homework.
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TV ShowYoung Sheldon
Young Sheldon — S07E02
“Saved by the bell.”
Uh, well... … Would it kill anyone
to say "thank you"
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S03E10
“- Saved by the bell.- Hold on one second. I'll be, uh,i'll be right back.”
- Another round, please.- You got it. … - Hey.- Nate.
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TV ShowPoker Face
Poker Face — S02E09
“Saved by the bell? Ricardo.”
Ricardo! … Okay, sheesh.
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MovieThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
“Saved by the bell, huh?”
I saw her picture in the paper there. … You owe me seven fucking dollars for the rabbit.
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