rainy

a rainy day

A time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need. I know you want to buy a new TV with your bonus, but you should really save that money for a rainy day. I put aside a portion of my wages each month for a rainy day.

See also: rainy

hold (something) back for a rainy day

To reserve something, especially money, for use in a time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need. I know you want to buy a new TV with your bonus, but you should really hold that money back for a rainy day. I hold a portion of my wages back each month for a rainy day.

keep (something) for a rainy day

To reserve something, especially money, for use in a time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need. I know you want to buy a new TV with your Christmas bonus, but you should really keep it for a rainy day. I keep a portion of my wages in a savings account each month for a rainy day.

put (something) aside for a rainy day

To reserve something, especially money, for use in a time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need. I know you want to buy a new TV with your bonus, but you should really put that money aside for a rainy day. I put a portion of my wages aside each month for a rainy day.

save (something) for a rainy day

To reserve something, especially money, for use in a time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need. I know you want to buy a new TV with your bonus, but you should really save that money for a rainy day. I save a portion of my wages each month for a rainy day.

See also: rainy, save

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

save (something) for a rainy day

and put something aside for a rainy day; hold something back for a rainy day; keep something for a rainy day

Fig. to reserve something--usually money--for some future need. I've saved a little money for a rainy day. Keep some extra allowance for a rainy day.

See also: rainy, save

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

rainy day, a

A time of need or trouble, as in We knew a rainy day would come sooner or later. This idiom is often used in the context of save for a rainy day, which means to put something aside for a future time of need. [Late 1500s]

See also: rainy

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

save (something) for a rainy day

If you save for a rainy day or save money for a rainy day, you save some of your money in case there are emergencies or problems in the future. Saving for a rainy day and paying off debts is now a top priority for families. Job loss fears are forcing millions of consumers to save for a rainy day rather than borrow. Note: Verbs such as keep, put by and set aside are sometimes used instead of save. These people spent the money when they had it. They did not put it by for a rainy day!

See also: rainy, save

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a rainy day

a possible time of need, usually financial need, in the future.

The expression may originate from the days when casual farm labourers needed to save a proportion of their wages ‘for a rainy day’, i.e. for occasions when bad weather might prevent them from working and earning money.

2002 New York Times Book Review The Russian walked out of K.G.B. headquarters with ‘insurance against a rainy day’—the K.G.B.'s file on its secret mole inside the F.B.I.

See also: rainy

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

save, keep, etc. it for a ˌrainy ˈday

(informal) save money or things for a time in the future when you might need them: ‘Don’t spend it all at once,’ his aunt said. ‘Save some of it for a rainy day.’

See also: rainy

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

save for a rainy day, to

To put something aside for a future time of need. To keep something for future use is a very old concept indeed; to call hard times a “rainy day” dates from the sixteenth century. Nicholas Breton used it in 1582 (Works): “Wise men say keepe somewhat till a rainy day.” Alternative locutions include to lay up for a rainy day (John Clarke, 1639), laying by against a rainy day (Samuel Pepys, 1666), and putting something by for a rainy day. Ring Lardner (Anniversary, 1926) used it ironically: “Louis was saving for a rainy day, and his wife had long ago given up praying for rain.” See also salt away.

See also: rainy, save

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

save for a rainy day

Provide contingency funds for when times are tough. There's no clear answer to when this expression began (some have traced it back to the 16th century), but it's clear that a “rainy day” is the symbol of gloom. The wise course, therefore, is to sock away funds to tide you over when times are tough.

See also: rainy, save

Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price

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References in periodicals archive

The orders Acari and Collembola were more expressive in T4 (rainy period) and T1 (dry/rainy transition) (Table 2).

Entomofauna diversity in areas of Caatinga under forest management in the semi-arid region of Ceara

The joint Economic Stabilization Fund Balance Select Committee voted to keep the Rainy Day Fund's minimum balance unchanged at $7.5 billion -- the same figure they chose in 2016, ahead of their last legislative session.

With record $12.5 billion in Texas' savings account, lawmakers set $7.5 billion minimum balance

Even with rainy day funds at peak levels, however, most states' total balances haven't yet caught up to pre-recession levels.

Let It Rain! Days each state could run on only rainy day funds in FY 2017

The rainy water also entered the road-side buildings in thickly populated Sangoat and other areas located close to Mangla lake.

Mirpur lashes with heavy rainfall of monsoon

Having 'chai pakora' in rainy season is the best option.

Crunchy 'pakoras with chai' most popular desi snack in rain : Report

Overall, 6.35% of the visits to a doctor included reports of pain on rainy days, compared to 6.39% during dry days.

BUST THAT MYTH

As state revenue has slowly recovered, so have reserves and balances--largely because policymakers have made efforts to set aside more money in state rainy day funds over the past eight years of economic recovery.

State Rainy Day Funds Grow, but Total Balances Lag

aegypti include water-filled containers, nectar and human blood for egg development, and shady habitats for resting and oviposition.8-10 These favourable ecological conditions have led to increased mosquito density during rainy and post-rainy seasons.3

Seasonal and spatial quantitative changes in Aedes aegypti under distinctly different ecological areas of Lahore, Pakistan

"Panama's rainy season is not as bad as you might think," says Jackie.

7 Tips to Adjusting to the Rainy Season in Panama is Panama Relocation Tours' Newest Article

Rainy Day founder Hayden Hamilton said, "We see this as a real win/win.

Rainy Day offers active duty military free alternative to payday loans

My favorite rainy day activity is going fishing with Grammey and Grampey.

My favorite rainy day activity

The interactions between these three professionals and their different approaches to the investigation is one feature that differentiates The Rainy Day Killer's modus operandi from other, more singular murder mysteries where a single investigator provides a more linear approach to problem-solving.

The Rainy Day Killer

We say 1893 was the start of the rush for mineral wealth on the shores and islands of Rainy Lake in far northern Minnesota, but this boom had its origins much further back in time.

Not just the gold

The report finds that while two-thirds of Canadians feel prepared financially to handle a 'rainy day,' the majority (51 per cent) have less than $10,000 in savings to cover unexpected expenses.

Canadians' rainy day funds running dry

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释义	rainy a rainy day A time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need. I know you want to buy a new TV with your bonus, but you should really save that money for a rainy day. I put aside a portion of my wages each month for a rainy day. See also: rainy hold (something) back for a rainy day To reserve something, especially money, for use in a time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need. I know you want to buy a new TV with your bonus, but you should really hold that money back for a rainy day. I hold a portion of my wages back each month for a rainy day. See also: back, hold, rainy keep (something) for a rainy day To reserve something, especially money, for use in a time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need. I know you want to buy a new TV with your Christmas bonus, but you should really keep it for a rainy day. I keep a portion of my wages in a savings account each month for a rainy day. See also: keep, rainy put (something) aside for a rainy day To reserve something, especially money, for use in a time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need. I know you want to buy a new TV with your bonus, but you should really put that money aside for a rainy day. I put a portion of my wages aside each month for a rainy day. See also: aside, put, rainy save (something) for a rainy day To reserve something, especially money, for use in a time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need. I know you want to buy a new TV with your bonus, but you should really save that money for a rainy day. I save a portion of my wages each month for a rainy day. See also: rainy, save Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. save (something) for a rainy day and put something aside for a rainy day; hold something back for a rainy day; keep something for a rainy day Fig. to reserve something--usually money--for some future need. I've saved a little money for a rainy day. Keep some extra allowance for a rainy day. See also: rainy, save McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. rainy day, a A time of need or trouble, as in We knew a rainy day would come sooner or later. This idiom is often used in the context of save for a rainy day, which means to put something aside for a future time of need. [Late 1500s] See also: rainy The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. save (something) for a rainy day If you save for a rainy day or save money for a rainy day, you save some of your money in case there are emergencies or problems in the future. Saving for a rainy day and paying off debts is now a top priority for families. Job loss fears are forcing millions of consumers to save for a rainy day rather than borrow. Note: Verbs such as keep, put by and set aside are sometimes used instead of save. These people spent the money when they had it. They did not put it by for a rainy day! See also: rainy, save Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a rainy day a possible time of need, usually financial need, in the future. The expression may originate from the days when casual farm labourers needed to save a proportion of their wages ‘for a rainy day’, i.e. for occasions when bad weather might prevent them from working and earning money. 2002 New York Times Book Review The Russian walked out of K.G.B. headquarters with ‘insurance against a rainy day’—the K.G.B.'s file on its secret mole inside the F.B.I. See also: rainy Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary save, keep, etc. it for a ˌrainy ˈday (informal) save money or things for a time in the future when you might need them: ‘Don’t spend it all at once,’ his aunt said. ‘Save some of it for a rainy day.’ See also: rainy Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary save for a rainy day, to To put something aside for a future time of need. To keep something for future use is a very old concept indeed; to call hard times a “rainy day” dates from the sixteenth century. Nicholas Breton used it in 1582 (Works): “Wise men say keepe somewhat till a rainy day.” Alternative locutions include to lay up for a rainy day (John Clarke, 1639), laying by against a rainy day (Samuel Pepys, 1666), and putting something by for a rainy day. Ring Lardner (Anniversary, 1926) used it ironically: “Louis was saving for a rainy day, and his wife had long ago given up praying for rain.” See also salt away. See also: rainy, save The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer save for a rainy day Provide contingency funds for when times are tough. There's no clear answer to when this expression began (some have traced it back to the 16th century), but it's clear that a “rainy day” is the symbol of gloom. The wise course, therefore, is to sock away funds to tide you over when times are tough. See also: rainy, save Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also: a rainy day rainy day, a save (something) for a rainy day save for a rainy day save, keep, etc. it for a rainy day hold (something) back for a rainy day keep (something) for a rainy day put (something) aside for a rainy day in the money go into service References in periodicals archive The orders Acari and Collembola were more expressive in T4 (rainy period) and T1 (dry/rainy transition) (Table 2). Entomofauna diversity in areas of Caatinga under forest management in the semi-arid region of Ceara The joint Economic Stabilization Fund Balance Select Committee voted to keep the Rainy Day Fund's minimum balance unchanged at $7.5 billion -- the same figure they chose in 2016, ahead of their last legislative session. With record $12.5 billion in Texas' savings account, lawmakers set $7.5 billion minimum balance Even with rainy day funds at peak levels, however, most states' total balances haven't yet caught up to pre-recession levels. Let It Rain! Days each state could run on only rainy day funds in FY 2017 The rainy water also entered the road-side buildings in thickly populated Sangoat and other areas located close to Mangla lake. Mirpur lashes with heavy rainfall of monsoon Having 'chai pakora' in rainy season is the best option. Crunchy 'pakoras with chai' most popular desi snack in rain : Report Overall, 6.35% of the visits to a doctor included reports of pain on rainy days, compared to 6.39% during dry days. BUST THAT MYTH As state revenue has slowly recovered, so have reserves and balances--largely because policymakers have made efforts to set aside more money in state rainy day funds over the past eight years of economic recovery. State Rainy Day Funds Grow, but Total Balances Lag aegypti include water-filled containers, nectar and human blood for egg development, and shady habitats for resting and oviposition.8-10 These favourable ecological conditions have led to increased mosquito density during rainy and post-rainy seasons.3 Seasonal and spatial quantitative changes in Aedes aegypti under distinctly different ecological areas of Lahore, Pakistan "Panama's rainy season is not as bad as you might think," says Jackie. 7 Tips to Adjusting to the Rainy Season in Panama is Panama Relocation Tours' Newest Article Rainy Day founder Hayden Hamilton said, "We see this as a real win/win. Rainy Day offers active duty military free alternative to payday loans My favorite rainy day activity is going fishing with Grammey and Grampey. My favorite rainy day activity The interactions between these three professionals and their different approaches to the investigation is one feature that differentiates The Rainy Day Killer's modus operandi from other, more singular murder mysteries where a single investigator provides a more linear approach to problem-solving. The Rainy Day Killer We say 1893 was the start of the rush for mineral wealth on the shores and islands of Rainy Lake in far northern Minnesota, but this boom had its origins much further back in time. Not just the gold The report finds that while two-thirds of Canadians feel prepared financially to handle a 'rainy day,' the majority (51 per cent) have less than $10,000 in savings to cover unexpected expenses. Canadians' rainy day funds running dry
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