save up

Idioms  

1. Accumulate something for a particular purpose, as in Jan had been saving up her allowance for a new bicycle. [First half of 1800s]

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save up

You’ll earn about 4% on your deposits, and if you save $100 a week at 4% interest, it would take you about six years to save up $35,000 for 10% down.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

They save up so they can get away, but she says it is still hard to afford.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

So far this year, 211 different pitchers have recorded at least one save, up from 199 in 2019 as front offices rely more on data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Then, rather than trying to save up $250,000, focus on accumulating enough for that down payment, he says.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

Neither of us was particularly invested in the job, beyond trying to save up money for school.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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