What’s the origin of the phrase “saved by the bell”?
“Saved by the bell” means to escape a bad situation at the last minute.
📜 History: Some believe the phrase comes from boxing, where the ringing of the bell ends a round, preventing a knockout. Others think it’s related to safety coffins—special coffins equipped with bells in case someone was buried alive.
🤔 Trivia: In the 1800s, there was widespread fear of being buried alive, so “safety coffins” had strings that led to a bell above ground, allowing the buried person to signal if they were still alive.
