hold something back for a rainy day

hold something back for a rainy day
save (something) for a rainy day & put something aside for a rainy day & hold something back for a rainy day & keep something for a rainy day
Fig. to reserve something—usually money—for some future need. •

I've saved a little money for a rainy day.

Keep some extra allowance for a rainy day.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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