May 2, 2022 · Definition of Very good save. Very good save can mean a lot of things but most commonly is when someone has said something to avoid an argument or cover up a lie.|In sport - for example Soccer - a "save" is when you stop the other team from scoring a goal. So, the striker shoots, and the goalkeeper catches the ball - saves the goal. Then you might say "Very good save". In everyday speech ...

Jun 28, 2009 · There is no difference between "good save" and "nice save". H. hiwelcome Senior Member. France, Portugal. France French Jun 28, 2009 #4 my try: joli sauvetage . A. akaAJ Senior Member. New York. American English, Yiddish Jun 28, 2009 #5 The terms literally apply to goaltenders. The metaphorical extension is to someone who has put his foot in it ...