(idiomatic, informal) To save someone's life. / To prevent an undesirable occurrence.

(informal) at all (Used with "can't", "couldn't" etc. to emphasize a lack of skill.)

(Canada, US, slang, derogatory) A man who spends an excessive amount of effort and money trying to please a woman, usually a promiscuous one, who doesn't really appreciate this, or doesn't particularly care about him.

To escape without injury.

plural of God-Save-the-Kinger

(derogatory) An outspoken supporter of the British Government when the monarch is a king.

Synonym of save one's skin

(idiomatic) to preserve someone's pride, especially as defined by customary social settings.

(somewhat archaic) Ironic expression of distaste.

A little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later. / A little preparation can eliminate the need for repairs later.