white knight

white knight

noun
1.
a hero who comes to the rescue.
2.
a beleaguered champion who fights heroically for a cause, as in politics.
3.
Informal. a company that comes to the rescue of another, as to prevent a takeover.

Origin:
1890–95
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white knight
 
n
a champion or rescuer, esp a person or organization that rescues a company from financial difficulties, an unwelcome takeover bid, etc

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