English / idiom
Saving for a Rainy Day
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Practicing quiet thrift and foresight by storing resources to protect loved ones during unforeseen emergencies.
In context
01
By saving for a rainy day throughout his youth, the grandfather could fund emergency shelters for homeless neighbors.
02
Heroism often manifests in steady prudence, such as saving for a rainy day so one never burdens the community.
Synonyms
setting aside funds,building a safety net,stockpiling provisions
Antonyms
squandering wealth,living recklessly,wasting resources
Collocations
habit of saving for a rainy day,diligently saving for a rainy day,saving money for a rainy day