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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save up

So far this year, 211 different pitchers have recorded at least one save, up from 199 in 2019 as front offices rely more on data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

“We know that we’re coming here, so we’ll save up dollars and then basically make major purchases here,” said Caramichael, who has been making regular trips to the country with his Japanese wife since 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 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

Even if I were able to make seven dollars an hour, it’d take me forever to save up, and by then, this piano would probably be gone.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks