How to Pronounce "save your bacon"
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbeɪkən
SAYV yor BAY-kun
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈeɪkən
SAYV yaw BAY-kun
Definition
To help someone avoid serious trouble or danger, often at the last moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbeɪkən
British English
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈeɪkən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYV yor BAY-kun
UK
SAYV yaw BAY-kun
Listen in Context
Thanks for saving my bacon back there.
He lied to save his bacon.
My friend helped save my bacon during the test.
I forgot my wallet, but my sister covered the bill and totally saved my bacon!