⏰ Saved by the Bell: The Lifeline of Last-Minute Miracles 🔔
Origin and Meaning
“Saved by the bell” refers to a fortunate intervention just in the nick of time, akin to the final ring of a boxing match bell that saves a boxer from being counted out. This phrase took its metaphorical wings in the mid-twentieth century, notably illustrated by Alan Sillitoe in “The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner” (1959). In the story, the character escapes a tight situation just as the nick-of-time bell admonishes.
Similar Terms and Expressions
- “Just in the nick of time”
- “Squeaking by”
- “A get-out-of-jail-free card”
- “Pulling a rabbit out of a hat”
Related Idioms
- “To dodge a bullet”
- “At the eleventh hour”
- “To make a narrow escape”
Synonyms
- Rescued
- Spared
- Salvaged
Antonyms
- Too late
- Missed the boat
- Fallen short
Humor-Filled Quotes
“I don’t know how the alarm made it through the apocalypse. I guess it was saved by the bell.” - P.G. Pottythoughts
Proverbs
“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” - William Shakespeare
References and Recommendations
- Book: “The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner” by Alan Sillitoe
- Song: “Just In Time” by Judy Garland
- Movie: “Just Go With It” (2011)
- Poem: “The Last-Minute Miracle” by Anonymous
- Literature: “The Rescue” by Joseph Conrad
Thought-provoking Farewell
“May you always hear the bell just before the final count, and may your life be filled with fortunate reprieves at every twist and turn.”
