How to Pronounce "saved by the bell"
expression
SAYVD by thuh BEL
SAYVD by thuh BEL
Definition
This expression means to be rescued from a difficult or dangerous situation at the last possible moment, often by something unexpected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪvd/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛɫ
British English
sˈeɪvd/ /bˈaɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYVD by thuh BEL
UK
SAYVD by thuh BEL
Listen in Context
The teacher was about to call on me, but I was saved by the bell.
He was losing the game but was saved by the bell when time ran out.
Just as I was about to answer the hard question, I was saved by the bell.
Wow, I was totally saved by the bell there—I had no idea what to say next!