Daily life

a lifesaver

something that greatly helps

A lifesaver is someone or something that helps you a lot in a difficult or urgent situation.

B2 common mostly spoken

expression

Hear it in real life

Thanks for covering my shift.

No problem.

Honestly, you were a lifesaver.

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Having a spare charger in my bag was a lifesaver at the airport.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: This umbrella saved my life today.

Say: This umbrella was a lifesaver today.

Use "a lifesaver" for strong everyday praise, not only for a literal rescue.

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

be a lifesaver; was a lifesaver; prove to be a lifesaver

Your turn: say it out loud

Having a spare charger in my bag was a lifesaver at the airport.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

a lifesaver

something that greatly helps

“Having a spare charger in my bag was a lifesaver at the airport.”

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