save for a rainy day
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"Our data shows that finances are stretched for many - with some unable to save for a rainy day," said Sarah Pritchard, from the FCA.
From BBC • May 15, 2025
“I have a savings that we save for a rainy day and this is a rainy day,” said Father Vigil.
From Fox News • Apr. 4, 2020
It’s harder for young people to save for a rainy day, let alone retirement.
From Slate • Aug. 2, 2019
It can be hard to save for a rainy day when the monthly cost of a trailer with four other men exceeds $6,000.
From Washington Times • Feb. 22, 2015
We must be like wolves to make anything we can save for a rainy day.
From Winnie Childs The Shop Girl by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)
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