Definitions from Wiktionary (saved by the bell)
▸ adjective: (boxing, wrestling, of a competitor) In a boxing or wrestling match or similar competition, spared from being counted out by the referee by the ringing of the bell which concludes the round.
▸ adjective: (idiomatic, by extension) Rescued or favorably assisted by a timely interruption or by the sudden termination of difficult circumstances.
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▸ adjective: (boxing, wrestling, of a competitor) In a boxing or wrestling match or similar competition, spared from being counted out by the referee by the ringing of the bell which concludes the round.
▸ adjective: (idiomatic, by extension) Rescued or favorably assisted by a timely interruption or by the sudden termination of difficult circumstances.
Similar:
save by the bell,
count out,
take the count,
decision,
spell off,
bout,
counter,
hold the ring,
outbox,
save,
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