Salt away

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verb

To save money for future use.

He's been salting away money for years to buy a house.
Visual representation of "salt away" - To save money for future use

Often appears as...

  • salt away money
  • salt away savings

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Informal

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Future Planning

Used when indicating intentional saving for an anticipated need or goal.

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She salts away a little from each paycheck for retirement.
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Stealth Saving

Implies discreetly putting money aside, often without drawing attention.

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He manages to salt away some cash from his side job.
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Extra Earnings

Refers to saving unexpectedly earned money, like bonuses or gifts.

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Whenever she gets a bonus, she salts it away.
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