How to Pronounce "save your skin"
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈskɪn
SAYV yur SKIN or SAYV yor SKIN
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /skˈɪn
SAYV yaw SKIN
Definition
To get yourself out of a dangerous or difficult situation, usually to protect yourself from harm or trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈskɪn
British English
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /skˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYV yur SKIN or SAYV yor SKIN
UK
SAYV yaw SKIN
Listen in Context
He lied to save his skin.
She ran away to save her skin.
Tom did anything he could to save his skin.
He threw his friend under the bus just to save his skin.