rescue me

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   A direct plea for someone to save you from danger, trouble, or a difficult situation.

   Grammar: Used as a complete urgent request; the object 'me' can be changed to another person, e.g. 'rescue us'.

   Patterns

   • rescue me from something
   • rescue me!

   The climber shouted 'Rescue me!' into the storm.

   I felt like yelling 'Rescue me!' when the deadline got close.

   She texted her brother: 'Rescue me from this boring party.'

2. 2phrasefixed phrasefigurative

   A title or refrain used in songs, films, or stories about being saved or helped.

   Grammar: Often capitalized as a title or used as a repeated line in creative works.

   Patterns

   • a song called 'Rescue Me'
   • the refrain 'rescue me'

   The band played a song called 'Rescue Me' at the end of the show.

   The film's theme song repeats the line 'rescue me' throughout.

   He hummed the old tune 'Rescue Me' while he worked.

Common combinations

rescue me from danger

The lifeguard rescued me from the strong current.

cry 'rescue me'

She cried 'rescue me' when she got lost in the woods.

rescue me from boredom

A good book can rescue me from boredom on a rainy day.

a plea to rescue me

His letter was a plea to rescue me from the sinking ship.

Synonyms and how they differ

help me

More general and less dramatic; used for everyday requests as well as emergencies.

save me

Very close in meaning, but often suggests physical danger or spiritual salvation.

come to my aid

More formal and literary; not used as a shouted command.

Word family

rescue verb

To save someone from danger or a bad situation.

rescue noun

The act of saving someone or something.

rescuer noun

A person who saves others.

Commonly confused: rescue me or save me?

Practice

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