save your skin/neck

US /seɪv jʊər skɪn/nɛk/
UK /seɪv jʊər skɪn/nɛk/
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to escape from a difficult or dangerous situation

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He lied to save his own skin.
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The captain tried to save his neck by blaming the crew.
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neck and neckneckby the skin of your teethsave your breathskinsavesavings