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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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"To save up that money I worked two days a week alongside my studies," he says.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Wolfe estimated combining all of the following 10 tips could help a household save up to 20% on their summer cooling bill.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

Earning $1,500 a month and trying to save up to move out was challenging.

From MarketWatch Jun. 2, 2026

The Danish drugmaker said the new plans will allow patients to save up to $600 a year on the pill and up to $1,200 a year on the injection.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 7, 2026

So I went to the market every weekend for two months to save up for Caitlin s gift.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

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