keep (something) for a rainy day

To reserve something, especially money, for use in a time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need. I know you want to buy a new TV with your Christmas bonus, but you should really keep it for a rainy day. I keep a portion of my wages in a savings account each month for a rainy day.

See also: for, keep, rainy

See also:

hold (something) back for a rainy day
put (something) aside for a rainy day
save (something) for a rainy day
save for a rainy day
save for a rainy day, to
save, keep, etc. it for a rainy day
rainy
a rainy day
rainy day, a
rainy day fund

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