sock away

British  

verb

1. informal (tr) to save up

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sock away Idioms  

1. Put money in a safe place for future use, as in I've got about $2,000 socked away for a new car. This usage presumably alludes to putting one's savings in a sock. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]

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Benchmark U.S. natural-gas futures are trading about 10% below year-ago levels thanks to strong domestic production and comfortable spring weather that enabled traders to sock away fuel in storage caverns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

You may need to sock away an additional amount before making your move.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026

If you have independent insurance, you sock away after-tax money but get a tax deduction for your contribution.

From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025

Pamela Conrad, a landscape architect, developed a carbon-tracking app that provided guidance for ways site planners could sock away more carbon.

From New York Times ● Jul. 4, 2023

If you still want to lower your taxable income, consider other tax-advantaged accounts like Health Savings Account or a Traditional IRA to sock away your bonus.

From Slate ● Jan. 3, 2023