to prevent failure or disaster by taking timely action
prévenir l'échec ou la catastrophe en agissant à temps (prevenir l'echec ou la catastrophe en agissant a temps)
"His quick thinking saved the day."
"sa pensée rapide a sauvé la journée" (sa pensee rapide a sauve la journee)
to receive public attention or recognition
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
to make a small or funny mistake
to try something, even if you are not sure of success
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
to give someone a chance or show them mercy