saves by the bell

A form of save by the bell — In a boxing or wrestling match or similar competition, to ring the bell which concludes the round and thereby to prevent a competitor who has been knocked down from being counted out by the referee.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of save by the bell
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