saves someone's bacon

A form of save someone's bacon — Synonym of save someone's life (in all senses).

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of save someone's bacon
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saves someone's bacon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saves%20someone's%20bacon

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Chicago

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