save your skin/neck
US /seɪv jʊər skɪn/nɛk/
UK /seɪv jɔː skɪn/nɛk/
成語
保全自己, 救命
to escape from a difficult or dangerous situation
範例:
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He lied to save his own skin.
他撒謊是為了保全自己。
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The captain tried to save his neck by blaming the crew.
船長試圖通過指責船員來保全自己。