Save your life Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪf

SAYV-yer-LYFE

UK

sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf

SAYV-yaw-LYFE

Definition

To prevent you from dying; to keep you alive in a dangerous or life-threatening situation. Sometimes used exaggeratively to mean something is very useful or extremely important to you.

Usage & Nuances

Often used literally in emergencies ("The doctor managed to save your life"), but also in exaggeration for something very helpful ("This app will save your life"). Common in advice, instructions, or dramatic stories.

• Spanish: salvar tu vida
• Portuguese (BR): salvar sua vida
• Portuguese (PT): salvar a tua vida
• Chinese (Simplified): 救你的命
• Chinese (Traditional): 救你的命
• Hindi: जान बचाना
• Arabic: إنقاذ حياتك
• Bengali: তোমার জীবন বাঁচানো - তোমার প্রাণ রক্ষা করা
• Russian: спасти тебе жизнь
• Japanese: 命を救う
• Vietnamese: cứu mạng bạn - cứu sống bạn
• Korean: 네 목숨을 구하다
• Turkish: hayatını kurtarmak
• Urdu: تمہاری جان بچانا
• Indonesian: menyelamatkan hidupmu

Example Sentences

Wearing a seatbelt can save your life.

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Call 911 immediately if you need someone to save your life.

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Doctors work hard every day to save your life.

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That quick thinking might just save your life one day.

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Seriously, water before bed will save your life after a big party.

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Read the instructions—knowing what to do could save your life in an emergency.

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