Meaning of the word "a knight in shining armour" in English

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a knight in shining armour

US /ə naɪt ɪn ˈʃaɪnɪŋ ˈɑːrmər/
UK /ə naɪt ɪn ˈʃaɪnɪŋ ˈɑːrmər/
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Idiom

1.

a man who comes to help someone in a difficult situation

Example:
She was waiting for a knight in shining armour to rescue her from her troubles.
He appeared like a knight in shining armour when I needed help the most.
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