To save for a rainy day

Meaning

To save money for unexpected expenses.

Examples

• John: I'm trying to put some money aside each month.
• Alice: That's smart. It's always good <b>to save for a rainy day</b>.
• John: Exactly, you never know what might happen. It's important <b>to save for a rainy day</b>.
• Alice: Absolutely. Unexpected costs can be really stressful.