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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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He estimates the tune-up can help a household save up to 15% on an electric bill, “especially if coils are dirty and airflow is restricted,” Rogers said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

"Just as metal music runs strongly through Metallica fans' veins, so does the blood which gives the power to save up to three lives with every donation."

From BBC • May 26, 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

The company said the new plans 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 • Mar. 31, 2026

I guess you don’t have streetlights in the middle of farms, but maybe I should save up for a bigger flashlight.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

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