Save it, I do not want to hear your excuses.
save it
idiomDo not bother with the explanation that you are about to give; be quiet.
He started to explain why he was late, but she interrupted him and told him to save it.
When he began his rehearsed apology for the third time that week, she simply held up a hand and told him to save it.
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save by the bell
To rescue or favorably assist (someone) by means of a timely interruption or the sudden termination of difficult circumstances.
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save face
To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.
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save for a rainy day
To keep some money back for possible expensive problems in the future.
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save one's breath
To refrain from speech; to be quiet, especially where it would have no useful effect to speak.
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save one's strength
To avoid waste one's energy or efforts.
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save someone's face
to preserve someone's pride, especially as defined by customary social settings.
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save someone's life
To prevent someone from getting into trouble, or to rescue them from it.
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save something for a rainy day
To save something just in case one may need it.