save the day
phrase
: to make a bad situation end successfully
Just when things looked hopeless, my brother came along and saved the day.
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When the summer heat gets to you on this holiday weekend, save the day with these cool cookies.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
With grit and one-liners, this American hero navigates air vents and glass shards to save the day.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Station 42 scrambled to save the day, but many of the team members had to overcome life-threatening situations — including being trapped by debris.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
With grit and one-liners, this American hero navigates air vents and glass shards to save the day.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Station 42 scrambled to save the day, but many of the team members had to overcome life-threatening situations — including being trapped by debris.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for save the day
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“Save the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20the%20day. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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