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

A good rule of thumb is that you should have at least six months’ worth of expenses saved up.

From MarketWatch

Officials estimate those who cannot or choose not to breastfeed could save up to £500 a year.

From BBC

Once fully implemented, the action is expected to save up to $130 million in costs annually, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal

“When I first started in the trades, you had to save up all your money in the event you had to sit for a month or two with no work,” Damme said.

From The Wall Street Journal

I would have to save up all year to get one pot.

From Los Angeles Times