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

Their plan is to save up enough to engage private investigators to try to trace the hackers.

From BBC

“I’ve saved up a bit of money for adventuring. Perhaps we could attend a comedy, to lift the spirits?”

From Literature

Roller had saved up for four years to buy his prized Cadillac CTS-V coupe, and in 30 seconds, it was gone.

From Los Angeles Times

Additionally, turning your heating down by one degree could help save up to £73 a year.

From BBC

Buffett has long prided himself on maintaining a strong balance sheet with plenty saved up for a rainy day.

From The Wall Street Journal