save skin

save someone's skin

and save someone's neck; save one's bacon

Fig. to save someone from injury, embarrassment, or punishment. I saved my skin by getting the job done on time. Thanks for saving my neck! I would have fallen down the stairs if you hadn't held my arm.

save somebody's skin

to save someone from failure or difficulties You saved my skin telling my parents I stayed with you last night.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Brett	[brɛt]
Chryses	-	Greek Mythology
Denton	['dentən]
VĚRa	-	Czech
Ware	[wɛə]
Sheridan	SHER-i-dən	English