salt away

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to hoard or save (money, valuables, etc)

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salt away Idioms  

1. Also, salt down. Keep in reserve, store, save, as in He salted away most of his earnings in a bank account. This idiom alludes to using salt as a food preservative. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

Even so, it has been clear for many years that the likely cost of just one big-ticket item — healthcare — dwarfs what most people have salted away for retirement.

From MarketWatch

The concept of saving to retire early, or FIRE, an acronym for “Financially Independent, Retire Early,” has evolved as a result, as adherents salt away more money and prepare for volatility in future markets.

From Barron's

But needing to salt away a win, UW delivered another drive.

From Seattle Times

The Cardinal forced a three-and-out on the Cougars’ ensuing possession and salted away the final five minutes with a 10-play drive.

From Washington Times

Most of the time, just making a living, paying the bills and salting away money in suitable investments are much bigger deals.

From New York Times