(UK, Canada, Australia) An expression of one’s patriotism and hope for the long life of the monarch, especially in his presence.

The national anthem of the United Kingdom when the current monarch is a king.

(idiomatic, informal) To save someone's life. / To prevent an undesirable occurrence.

To escape without injury.

(idiomatic) to preserve someone's pride, especially as defined by customary social settings.

Synonym of save one's skin

(informal) at all (Used with "can't", "couldn't" etc. to emphasize a lack of skill.)

(idiomatic, chiefly imperative) To refrain from speech; to be quiet, especially where it would have no useful effect to speak.

(somewhat archaic) Ironic expression of distaste.

(Canada, US, slang, derogatory) A man who spends an excessive amount of effort and money trying to please a woman, usually a promiscuous one, who doesn't really appreciate this, or doesn't particularly care about him.