pull out of the fire: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    generalneutralfigurative
    • To rescue or save someone or something from a dangerous, disastrous, or difficult situation; to salvage from imminent ruin.

    Examples

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    • The firefighters pulled the family out of the fire just before the house collapsed.

      Los bomberos sacaron a la familia del incendio justo antes de que la casa se derrumbara.

    • Thanks to the quick response team, the company was pulled out of the fire financially.

      Gracias al equipo de respuesta rápida, la empresa se salvó financieramente.

    • We managed to pull the project out of the fire despite the initial setbacks.

      Logramos salvar el proyecto a pesar de los contratiempos iniciales.

Examples:

  • EN: So how many people did you pull out of the fire?
    ES: Entonces, ¿cuánta gente sacaron del incendio?
  • EN: We got a business we're trying to pull out of the fire.
    ES: Tenemos un negocio que estamos tratando de sacar del fuego.
    ID: Kita harus menyelamatkan bisnis kita.
  • EN: So, how many people did you pull out of the fire?
    ID: Berapa orang yang kau selamatkan dari kebakaran?

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