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save (something) for a rainy day and 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.

See also: day, save

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save for a rainy day (redirected from put aside for a rainy day)

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