Lifesaver
noun
Someone or something that saves a person from a difficult or dangerous situation.
Having a map in the middle of the forest was a lifesaver.
Often appears as...
- be a lifesaver
- turn out to be a lifesaver
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A ring of buoyant or inflatable material to help people float in the water and not drown.
The lifeguard tossed the lifesaver to the man struggling in the water.
Often appears as...
- throw a lifesaver
- grab a lifesaver
noun
A candy that is round with a hole in the middle.
He bought a pack of lifesavers at the grocery store.
Often appears as...
- eat a lifesaver
- buy lifesavers
noun
Someone or something that saves a person from a difficult or dangerous situation.
Having a map in the middle of the forest was a lifesaver.
Often appears as...
- be a lifesaver
- turn out to be a lifesaver
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A ring of buoyant or inflatable material to help people float in the water and not drown.
The lifeguard tossed the lifesaver to the man struggling in the water.
Often appears as...
- throw a lifesaver
- grab a lifesaver
noun
A candy that is round with a hole in the middle.
He bought a pack of lifesavers at the grocery store.
Often appears as...
- eat a lifesaver
- buy lifesavers
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Consider 'lifesaver' metaphorically to mean extremely helpful, not literally saving a life.
This study guide was a lifesaver for my exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Gratitude
Express your deep appreciation when something or someone remarkably eases your difficulties.
Thanks for your help – you’re a lifesaver!
Pro Tip 3/3Non-crisis Scenarios
Use 'lifesaver' even in everyday non-emergency situations where someone lends a hand.
Finding a restroom in time was a lifesaver.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Consider 'lifesaver' metaphorically to mean extremely helpful, not literally saving a life.
This study guide was a lifesaver for my exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Gratitude
Express your deep appreciation when something or someone remarkably eases your difficulties.
Thanks for your help – you’re a lifesaver!
Pro Tip 3/3Non-crisis Scenarios
Use 'lifesaver' even in everyday non-emergency situations where someone lends a hand.
Finding a restroom in time was a lifesaver.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Consider 'lifesaver' metaphorically to mean extremely helpful, not literally saving a life.
This study guide was a lifesaver for my exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Gratitude
Express your deep appreciation when something or someone remarkably eases your difficulties.
Thanks for your help – you’re a lifesaver!
Pro Tip 3/3Non-crisis Scenarios
Use 'lifesaver' even in everyday non-emergency situations where someone lends a hand.
Finding a restroom in time was a lifesaver.
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Ludwick Marishane: A...
After seeing that global impact, we narrowed it down to our key value proposition, which was cleanliness and convenience. DryBath is a rich man's convenience and a poor man's lifesaver. Having put the product into practice, we are actually now
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The promise of research...
to have any problems the people for whom it was a lifesaver could have still taken their medicine the people for whom it was a disaster or fatal would never have been given it and you can imagine a very different outcome for the company
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Turns Out, Caterpillar...
and it could be a lifesaver this climb will expose me to an invisible killer altitude sickness the yaks are built for this mountain air their blood can hold three times more oxygen than regular
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Roger Ebert: Remaking my...
It is human nature to look away from illness. We don't enjoy a reminder of our own fragile mortality. That's why writing on the Internet has become a lifesaver for me.
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Emperor Penguin Mourns...
Her pouch is the only lifesaver she knows. A female companion shows her concern.
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For When you Need a Good...
Her pouch is the only lifesaver she knows. A female companion shows her concern.
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
drawn to this one last oasis for those able to travel this water is a lifesaver
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
for those able to travel this water is a lifesaver
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Ants Rip Queen's Legs...
for those able to travel this water is a lifesaver
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Animals vs Nature PIPE Top...
our pouch is the only lifesaver she knows
Video examples
Ludwick Marishane: A...
After seeing that global impact, we narrowed it down to our key value proposition, which was cleanliness and convenience. DryBath is a rich man's convenience and a poor man's lifesaver. Having put the product into practice, we are actually now
Video examples
The promise of research...
to have any problems the people for whom it was a lifesaver could have still taken their medicine the people for whom it was a disaster or fatal would never have been given it and you can imagine a very different outcome for the company
Video examples
Turns Out, Caterpillar...
and it could be a lifesaver this climb will expose me to an invisible killer altitude sickness the yaks are built for this mountain air their blood can hold three times more oxygen than regular
Video examples
Roger Ebert: Remaking my...
It is human nature to look away from illness. We don't enjoy a reminder of our own fragile mortality. That's why writing on the Internet has become a lifesaver for me.
Video examples
Emperor Penguin Mourns...
Her pouch is the only lifesaver she knows. A female companion shows her concern.
Video examples
For When you Need a Good...
Her pouch is the only lifesaver she knows. A female companion shows her concern.
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
drawn to this one last oasis for those able to travel this water is a lifesaver
Video examples
Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
for those able to travel this water is a lifesaver
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Ants Rip Queen's Legs...
for those able to travel this water is a lifesaver
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Animals vs Nature PIPE Top...
our pouch is the only lifesaver she knows
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Quote examples
Perez Hilton
American Journalist
I'm excited to help people get healthier and be happier with eTone Fitness. It's been a lifesaver. I'm able to get my sweat on, have a live coach train me and get results from home. Not a gimmick, it works!
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Betty White
American Actress
It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver.
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Katherine Langford
Australian Actress
The first thing that I put in my apartment was a piano. I bought one for $50, and it was a lifesaver because I just went home and played and played... I'm sure I annoyed everyone on the same floor.
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Lindsey Vonn
American Athlete
Olay BB Cream is a lifesaver, and I wear it every day while I train and compete. Twenty-four-hour hydration and sheer color helps me look flawless even when faced with that unforgiving Jumbotron!
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Barry Bonds
American Athlete
I think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport.
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Margaret J. Wheatley
American Writer
And time for reflection with colleagues is for me a lifesaver; it is not just a nice thing to do if you have the time. It is the only way you can survive.
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Shelley Hennig
American Actress
I love to eat. I'm from New Orleans. I eat like nobody's business. So to find a workout that I actually look forward to is a lifesaver.
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Ryan Holmes
Canadian Businessman
For some people, staying grounded means doing yoga. For others, it's spending time with family. Social media, too, can be a lifesaver.
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Mandy Ingber
American Actress
Kind Bars are my lifesaver. They are so convenient for my on-the-go lifestyle and are delicious!
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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Pakistani Politician
Netflix is a lifesaver.
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Perez Hilton
American Journalist
I'm excited to help people get healthier and be happier with eTone Fitness. It's been a lifesaver. I'm able to get my sweat on, have a live coach train me and get results from home. Not a gimmick, it works!
Quote examples
Betty White
American Actress
It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver.
Quote examples
Katherine Langford
Australian Actress
The first thing that I put in my apartment was a piano. I bought one for $50, and it was a lifesaver because I just went home and played and played... I'm sure I annoyed everyone on the same floor.
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Lindsey Vonn
American Athlete
Olay BB Cream is a lifesaver, and I wear it every day while I train and compete. Twenty-four-hour hydration and sheer color helps me look flawless even when faced with that unforgiving Jumbotron!
Quote examples
Barry Bonds
American Athlete
I think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport.
Quote examples
Margaret J. Wheatley
American Writer
And time for reflection with colleagues is for me a lifesaver; it is not just a nice thing to do if you have the time. It is the only way you can survive.
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Shelley Hennig
American Actress
I love to eat. I'm from New Orleans. I eat like nobody's business. So to find a workout that I actually look forward to is a lifesaver.
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Ryan Holmes
Canadian Businessman
For some people, staying grounded means doing yoga. For others, it's spending time with family. Social media, too, can be a lifesaver.
Quote examples
Mandy Ingber
American Actress
Kind Bars are my lifesaver. They are so convenient for my on-the-go lifestyle and are delicious!
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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Pakistani Politician
Netflix is a lifesaver.
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