He brought extra snacks to save the day.
save the day
idiomTo rescue a person or situation from imminent danger or major failure.
When the main speaker failed to show up, the assistant stepped in to save the day with an excellent presentation.
The sudden arrival of the backup generator saved the day, preventing a complete collapse of the hospital's critical systems during the storm.
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a cold day in July
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
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a day late and a dollar short
Too late and too feeble to achieve the desired effect.
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a year and a day
A long time.
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all one's born days
One's whole life.
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as the day is long
Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.
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bad hair day
A day when things seem to be unmanageable or go wrong.
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bad old days
The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
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banyan day
In British naval tradition, a day of the week when galley kitchens served no meat on board ship.
Last updated April 17, 2026