Meanings
An allusion to rapidly removing as much furniture as possible from a building threatened by fire, flood, or a similar disaster. Compare French sauver les meubles.
How to pronounce "save the furniture":
AU
To salvage something positive from a calamitous situation, especially one involving the reputation or fate of a political party.
Example Sentences
1
She managed to save the furniture before the flood destroyed the rest of the house.
2
The firefighters worked hard to save the furniture from the burning building.
3
In the chaos of the accident, he could only save the furniture from the wrecked car.
4
The movers were careful to save the furniture from any damage during the relocation.
5
The antique shop owner wanted to save the furniture from being sold at a low price.
