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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Example Sentences

Alanah said she saved up £2,800 to buy the car in May and had not had any mechanical problems with it.

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I dreaded what she was saving up for me.

From Literature

She mentioned that the church was saving up for a piano and suggested that I learn to read music so I could play at services.

From Literature

St Louis said he was now looking for a job to save up and buy his own decks, with a goal of bringing out his own recording.

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"We have been saving up living at home and finally have enough to move out. We love it there - it's really nice and there are loads of younger couples."

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