Meaning of the word "knight in shining armor" in English

What does "knight in shining armor" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

knight in shining armor

US /naɪt ɪn ˈʃaɪnɪŋ ˈɑːrmər/
UK /naɪt ɪn ˈʃaɪnɪŋ ˈɑːmə/

Idiom

1.

a man who comes to a woman's rescue, especially in a romantic or chivalrous way

Example:
She always dreamed of a knight in shining armor who would sweep her off her feet.
He tried to be her knight in shining armor, but she didn't need saving.
2.

someone who helps another person out of a difficult situation

Example:
When the company was about to collapse, a new investor appeared like a knight in shining armor.
He was the knight in shining armor who saved the project from disaster.