单词 | well saved |
释义 | > as lemmaswell saved P12. well saved: used to express approbation when a person has rescued a situation, esp. when a rider has avoided a fall, or (in various sports) when a player prevents a goal, the loss of a wicket, etc. ΚΠ 1832 New Sporting Mag. Mar. 337/2 The nag was, however, as quickly picked up by the Prince as a horse could be; when Parson Butler,..roaring out as he passed them, ‘Well saved, by George, your Royal Highness!’ 1853 G. J. Whyte-Melville Digby Grand I. i. 10 As he fell upon his head into the road, and recovered himself without unhorsing me,..‘Well saved, my lad, and devilish well ridden too,’ said the jolly General. 1905 D. Summers Renunciation i. 5 ‘Well saved!’ yelled Cyril. There was a shower of clapping. Dare had spun round and just got his bat down in time to save his wicket. 1965 Daily Gleaner (Kingston, Jamaica) 8 Nov. 16/1 (caption) Well saved: Robert Mann, Jamaica College's Manning Cup football goalkeeper comes out from his goal to collect a shot. 2006 G. Dent LBD Live & Fabulous! viii. 247 ‘Now, who says we forget all about that and have a little song?’.. ‘Well saved, Ronnie!’ < as lemmas |
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