Sekirov Dictionary

save one's skin

verb1

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To escape without injury.
- Boris Johnson has been accused of changing the ministerial code to help “save his skin” ahead of a new Partygate inquiry that could publish more photos and subject him to a public grilling by MPs. — 2022

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save someone's skin

verb1

Synonym of save someone's life (in all senses).

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