How to Pronounce "save the day"
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdeɪ
SAYV thuh DAY
sˈeɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈeɪ
SAYV thuh DAY
Definition
To prevent a plan, event, or situation from failing or becoming a disaster, often at the last moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdeɪ
British English
sˈeɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYV thuh DAY
UK
SAYV thuh DAY
Listen in Context
The fireman arrived just in time to save the day.
She brought extra snacks and saved the day at the picnic.
The battery died, but Dad saved the day with a spare one.
Just when we thought we’d have to cancel the show, Lucy saved the day by fixing the lights.