tirer d'affaire

get someone out of trouble; help someone out of a difficult situation

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get someone out of trouble; help someone out of a difficult situation Usually used with a person as the object: tirer quelqu’un d’affaire means to get someone out of trouble or help them out of a difficult situation.
FR: Il a réussi à tirer d'affaire son ami.
EN: He managed to get his friend out of trouble.