saved by the bell

/ˌseɪvd baɪ ðə ˈbel/INFORMAL · B2
EN ESPAÑOLEQUIVALENTE EXACTO
salvado por la campana

Significado

rescued from an awkward moment just before it gets worse

Librado de un momento incómodo justo antes de que empeore.

Ejemplos

  1. 1The teacher was about to check my homework when the fire alarm went off. Saved by the bell!
  2. 2I was saved by the bell when my phone rang just as Gran started asking about my exams.
  3. 3Tom hadn't read the book for the discussion, but he was saved by the bell when the lesson ended early.
  4. 4Just as the interviewer asked about my weaknesses, the fire alarm rang; talk about being saved by the bell!
  5. 5Were you saved by the bell, or did you have to answer the tricky question in the end?

Gramática

Suele decirse solo, como comentario. Después de un sujeto va con be: was saved by the bell. saved se mantiene como participio.

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