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rescue
come to (someone's) rescue
To help someone in trouble. The phrase can be used for both serious and trivial situations. Thank goodness the lifeguard came to my rescue; otherwise, I might have drowned! Thanks for the notes! You totally came to my rescue after I missed so many classes.
come to (someone's or something's) rescue
to rescue or save someone or something. The paramedics came to our rescue at once. A big donor came to the college's rescue.
rescue someone or something from someone or something
to save or liberate someone or something from someone or something. I hoped that someone would come and rescue me from this boring person. Nothing can rescue us from the ravages of time.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Khalilah | | - | Arabic |
Adria | | AYD-ree-ə | English |
Davor | | - | Croatian, Serbian, Slovene |
Blandus | | - | Ancient Roman |
Kamala | | - | Hinduism, Tamil, Indian, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Nepali |
Mikheil | | - | Georgian |