save something for a rainy day

Meaning: To save something, usually money, for a possible future need.

Example: “She puts a little of every paycheck away for a rainy day.”

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Dutch: Een appeltje voor de dorst Literally: A little apple for the thirst

Origin: Rain stopped farm and outdoor work, and with it wages, so a rainy day stood for hard times. The phrase is found in English from the 16th century.

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