save (someone) the (trouble/bother)
Meaning(s)
1. prevent somebody from having to expend effort or endure something unpleasant
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
I can do that and save you the bother
Analysis
If you do something to 'save someone the trouble' or to 'save the bother' it means to do something for someone else in order to help them or prevent them from having to exert themselves or to make too much of an effort.
Social Examples (Basic)
- I really appreciated Adam picking me up from the airport. It saved me the trouble of having to pay for a taxi.
- She offered to iron my shirt while she was ironing her jeans to save me the trouble.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- I could send those documents, if you like. Save you the bother.
- Discussing matters by phone saves us both the trouble of finding somewhere to have a meeting.