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save it for a rainy day
save for a future need
To save something for a rainy day means to keep it for a future problem or need.
This vs that
I save it for a rainy day.
I spend it now.
Hear it in real life
Why don't you replace your old laptop?
It still works, so I'm saving the money for a rainy day.
I put a little money aside every month for a rainy day.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
The idiom is a familiar, natural way to talk about preparing for future difficulties.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I save money in case of a rainy weather day.
Say: I save money for a rainy day.
The idiom uses 'a rainy day', not 'a rainy weather day'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
save ___ for a rainy day
She saves a little of each pay cheque for a rainy day.
Keep that spare charger for a rainy day.
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Your turn: say it out loud
I'm saving it for a rainy day.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
save it for a rainy day
save for a future need
“I put a little money aside every month for a rainy day.”
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