save the furniture
idiomTo salvage something positive from a calamitous situation, especially one involving the reputation or fate of a political party.
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move furniture
To engage someone physically; to brawl.
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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 it
Do not bother with the explanation that you are about to give; be quiet.
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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.