Expression: "Stayed him from suicide"

Tom · Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:42 am *Expression: "Stayed him from suicide"*

Hi

I would like to know if the given expression is OK in everyday English!

1- They had stayed her from suicide!

Thanks

Tom

Mister Micawber · Mon Sep 11, 2006 15:18 pm *Expression: "Stayed him from suicide"*

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Uh, yes. Perhaps a little stilted; I don't use stay from much.
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