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"Saved by the bell"
Contrary to popular belief, this phrase didn’t originate from the popular 90s sitcom.
'Saved by the Bell' is boxing slang from the late 19th century. A boxer who is in danger of losing a bout can be 'saved' from defeat by the bell that marks the end of a round.
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