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单词 save someone's skin (or neck)
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save someone's skin (or neck)

Rescue someone from danger or difficulty.They used every trick in the manual to portray him as a corporate fat cat who cared only about saving his skin....
  • Her moving speech not only saved the pig's skin, but also resulted in a countywide policy prohibiting the slaughter of animals raised at public schools.
  • I grew up in a rough part of Birmingham, and being able to explore drama and outdoor pursuits saved my neck.
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