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That article could use some light editing, at least for that section. Right there in the section referenced it says that it comes from boxing: "The "saved by t
by mikestew 6y ago
That article could use some light editing, at least for that section. Right there in the section referenced it says that it comes from boxing:
"The "saved by the bell" expression is actually well established to have come from boxing, where a boxer who is still on their feet but close to being knocked down can be saved from losing by the bell ringing to indicate the end of the round."