put something aside (for something)

put something aside (for something)
put something aside(for something)
to hold something in reserve for some purpose. •

You should put a little of the sugar aside for your coffee in the morning.

Please put aside some money for me.

I can put a little aside.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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