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saved my ba·con
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Etymology and Origins
Saved my Bacon
This expression originated during the Civil War, when housewives took extraordinary measures to save the bacon stored up for winter consumption from the greedy appetites of soldiers on the march.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of saved my bacon in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of saved my bacon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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