In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idioms / phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idioms/phrase.

I was struggling to explain his absence, but then John showed up and I was saved by the bell.

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. "saved at the last moment".

Key Points

• The phrase "saved by the bell" means to be saved from a difficult or challenging situation at the very last moment. (अंतिम क्षण में बचना)
  • Example: Just as I was about to answer a tricky question during the presentation, the power went out, and I was saved by the bell.
• The correct meaning of the phrase "saved at the last moment" aligns with the idiom, indicating that help or relief came just in time. (आखिरी पल में बचाव)
  • Example: The fire brigade arrived just before the fire spread to the entire building, saving everyone at the last moment.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1 - "The bell rings at the right time" (घंटी सही समय पर बजती है): This option is incorrect as it does not convey the meaning of the idiom. It is a literal interpretation.
  • Example: The school bell rings at the right time to signal the end of the day. (This sentence is unrelated to the idiom.)
• Option 2 - "When time is in your favour" (जब समय आपके पक्ष में हो): This option is partially related but does not capture the essence of the phrase, which emphasizes being saved at the last moment.
  • Example: Luck was on his side, and time was in his favour during the competition.
• Option 4 - "Prayers are answered" (प्रार्थनाओं का उत्तर मिलना): This option is incorrect as it refers to divine intervention, which is not the context of the idiom.
  • Example: She believed her prayers were answered when she got the job she wanted.