save someone's skin

save someone's skin (or neck or bacon)

rescue someone from danger or difficulty.
See also: save, skin
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • run someone out of town
  • do someone or something justice
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • let something drop
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • golden shower
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • take a shine to, to