knight in shining armor

/ˈnaɪt ɪn ˈʃaɪ.nɪŋ ˈɑr.mər/

UK: /ˈnaɪt ɪn ˈʃaɪ.nɪŋ ˈɑː.mə/

NAꞮT ꞮN ƩAꞮ · NꞮŊ ⱭR · mər (3 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

A person who will fix a dangerous situation; a hero.

Example Sentences

  • "We must work this out on our own and not wait for a knight in shining armor, who may never come."
  • "How could she have ever considered leaving him? Her rock, her anchor, her knight in shining armor."
  • ""Fine, so I'm no knight in shining armor," the host continued as she reached for the dial. "There are no knights in shining armor." Amber let her hand drop."
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