life-saver
Britishnoun
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the saver of a person's life
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another name for lifeguard
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informal a person or thing that gives help in time of need
Example Sentences
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A woman says a singing class was a life-saver in improving her breathing and has boosted her overall wellbeing.
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Ms McCubbin said after a few months she noticed she could say whole sentences without having to take a "big breath" and her anxiety improved, adding: "It know it sounds dramatic, but it was a life-saver."
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He added: "It's been a life-saver for me, it's changed my life around in a short space of time and I can't thank the place enough."
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A couple who use a food club to get by have described it as a "life-saver" but said they have concerns about how they will cope after household bills are hiked up in April.
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"I don't know how we'll manage but this is a life-saver," she said.
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