Pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-09-30 12:09

Meaning of Pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire

Synonyms:

save someone's bacon , save someone's neck , save someone's skin

Variants:

pull (one's) chestnuts out of the fire

Pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire idiom verb phrase

To save someone from trouble, difficulty, or danger that is going to happen very soon

You're such a lifesaver! You always pull my bacon out of the fire when I need.

You've just pulled my bacon out of the fire! I really appreciate it.

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Grammar and Usage of Pull (someone's) bacon out of the fire

Verb Forms

  • pulls (someone's) bacon out of the fire
  • pulling (someone's) bacon out of the fire
  • pulled (someone's) bacon out of the fire

The verb "pull" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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