save it

save by the bell

To rescue or favorably assist (someone) by means of a timely interruption or the sudden termination of difficult circumstances.

save face

To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.

save for a rainy day

To keep some money back for possible expensive problems in the future.

save one's breath

To refrain from speech; to be quiet, especially where it would have no useful effect to speak.

save one's strength

To avoid waste one's energy or efforts.

save someone's face

to preserve someone's pride, especially as defined by customary social settings.

save someone's life

To prevent someone from getting into trouble, or to rescue them from it.

save something for a rainy day

To save something just in case one may need it.