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save it

idiom
Meaning

Do not bother with the explanation that you are about to give; be quiet.


Examples
SIMPLE

Save it, I do not want to hear your excuses.

CONTEXTUAL

He started to explain why he was late, but she interrupted him and told him to save it.

COMPLEX

When he began his rehearsed apology for the third time that week, she simply held up a hand and told him to save it.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    save by the bell

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

  2. 02

    save face

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

  3. 03

    save for a rainy day

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

  4. 04

    save one's breath

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

  5. 05

    save one's strength

    To avoid waste one's energy or efforts.

  6. 06

    save someone's face

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

  7. 07

    save someone's life

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

  8. 08

    save something for a rainy day

    To save something just in case one may need it.

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