in reserve
Related to in reserve: defer to, follow suit, off chance, in its entirety, picking on, holding up
in reserve
Saved for future use; set aside. Most people would be shocked if they knew how much money the government has in reserve. I'm keeping those snacks in reserve for the road trip.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in reserve
Kept back, set aside, or saved. For example, We have a fair amount of cash in reserve, or The coach decided to keep the best player in reserve until the last quarter. [Late 1600s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in reˈserve
available to be used in the future or when needed: The money was being kept in reserve for their retirement. 200 police officers were held in reserve.See also: reserve
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in reserve
Kept back, set aside, or saved.
See also: reserve
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- keep (something) in reserve
- reserve
- hold (something) in reserve
- hold in reserve and keep in reserve
- set (something) apart (for something)
- the Fed
- set by
- fall back on
- fall back on (someone or something)
- slush fund