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

In the days after her death, James's parents told local media that their daughter had already dreamed of travelling and saved up for her trip after graduating from high school.

From BBC

He saved up for this venture and is giving himself two years of runway.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Greenberg had $50,000 saved up to provide her some runway.

From Los Angeles Times

As another example, the way it treats a hypothetical middle-aged couple differs based on the amount they have saved up.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has cut back on snacks when grocery shopping, to save up for better quality meats.

From Barron's