sock away

Related to sock away: pull socks up

sock away

To save or reserve something, especially money, for future use. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "sock" and "away." If you can sock away even $100 each month, it will go a long way toward our vacation at the end of the year. We've been socking little bits away for years in order to put down a deposit on a home.

See also: away, sock

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

sock something away

to place something, such as money, into reserve; to store something in a secure place. I try to sock a little money away each month for my vacation. I will sock away some money.

See also: away, sock

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

sock away

Put money in a safe place for future use, as in I've got about $2,000 socked away for a new car. This usage presumably alludes to putting one's savings in a sock. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]

See also: away, sock

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

sock away

To put something valuable in a safe place for future use: He socked away some gold in a mattress in case the bank was robbed. While the rest of us have been blowing our salaries on electronic gadgets, she has been quietly socking hers away.

See also: away, sock

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

bring away
blaze away
blaze away at (someone or something)
bury away
chew away
boring
borne
bear away
chuck away
cut away

References in periodicals archive

Could it be that maybe we could "sock away" $50,000 and $75,000 tax-free?

Party pooper

For years, that mortgage payment served as a kind of forced savings plan that required you to sock away a specified amount each month rather than blow it on riotous riving.

Will it pay to prepay your mortgage? Here's a problem we all should have: your house is mortgaged, but you have enough cash available to pay off the loan and own your home free and clear. But should you do it?

Their results show, however, that iron-rich bacteria sock away much more carbon in their cells than they give off as carbon dioxide.

Ocean bacteria need iron with dinner

At a time when members are grappling with a shifting economy, it's tempting to try to hold the line on increased dues or fees and work to cut spending, and it's hard to find money to sock away. It is also easy to forget that corporate spending, done appropriately, is investment.

Getting the golden ball

Cooper reports that 75% of aspiring homeowners are willing to get a second job if that's what it takes to sock away their down payment.

Can't Afford To Buy A Home? Do This 1 Thing

TORONTO: Canadians are holding a record $75 billion in extra cash and continue to sock away money at a rate not seen in more than four years, finds a new CIBC World Markets report.

Canadians hoard an unprecedented $75 billion in extra cash amid market volatility: CIBC

If you don't begin saving and investing until age 55, you'll have to sock away $18,000 a year -- or delay your retirement until age 75 -- just to end up with the same amount of money.

Can you afford to wait?

At the same time, sock away enough money for property maintenance and other emergencies.

When a homeownership dream becomes a nightmare

Unless an investor was retired throughout the decade, he was continuing to sock away money, continuing to build up that portfolio.

Found: the lost decade

So sock away the inevitable twinge of envy--and embrace your new-and-improved bud.

So long, summer: end-of-summer friendship dilemmas ... fixed

A good budget should allow you to sock away extra money.

TIPS FOR THE NEW COLLEGE GRADUATE

People get to sock away a lot of money, tax-free, and use it to pay for medical care under a catastrophic health insurance policy.

Beyond Band-Aids

Outside jumbos, one new product enables buyers to sock away all or part of a down payment on a home in investment vehicles such as variable and fixed annuities, and in life insurance policies.

The new generation of mortgage products

Renting can be a sensible move, perhaps permitting you to sock away more money in your retirement accounts.

Don't view your home as investment

As a result, they were forced to scrimp and save and pool their resources to start businesses, build institutions, purchase homes, and sock away money for their children's future.

Make money management a family affair

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释义	sock away Related to sock away: pull socks up sock away To save or reserve something, especially money, for future use. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "sock" and "away." If you can sock away even $100 each month, it will go a long way toward our vacation at the end of the year. We've been socking little bits away for years in order to put down a deposit on a home. See also: away, sock Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. sock something away to place something, such as money, into reserve; to store something in a secure place. I try to sock a little money away each month for my vacation. I will sock away some money. See also: away, sock McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. sock away Put money in a safe place for future use, as in I've got about $2,000 socked away for a new car. This usage presumably alludes to putting one's savings in a sock. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s] See also: away, sock The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. sock away v. To put something valuable in a safe place for future use: He socked away some gold in a mattress in case the bank was robbed. While the rest of us have been blowing our salaries on electronic gadgets, she has been quietly socking hers away. See also: away, sock The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: bring away blaze away blaze away at (someone or something) bury away chew away boring borne bear away chuck away cut away References in periodicals archive Could it be that maybe we could "sock away" $50,000 and $75,000 tax-free? Party pooper For years, that mortgage payment served as a kind of forced savings plan that required you to sock away a specified amount each month rather than blow it on riotous riving. Will it pay to prepay your mortgage? Here's a problem we all should have: your house is mortgaged, but you have enough cash available to pay off the loan and own your home free and clear. But should you do it? Their results show, however, that iron-rich bacteria sock away much more carbon in their cells than they give off as carbon dioxide. Ocean bacteria need iron with dinner At a time when members are grappling with a shifting economy, it's tempting to try to hold the line on increased dues or fees and work to cut spending, and it's hard to find money to sock away. It is also easy to forget that corporate spending, done appropriately, is investment. Getting the golden ball Cooper reports that 75% of aspiring homeowners are willing to get a second job if that's what it takes to sock away their down payment. Can't Afford To Buy A Home? Do This 1 Thing TORONTO: Canadians are holding a record $75 billion in extra cash and continue to sock away money at a rate not seen in more than four years, finds a new CIBC World Markets report. Canadians hoard an unprecedented $75 billion in extra cash amid market volatility: CIBC If you don't begin saving and investing until age 55, you'll have to sock away $18,000 a year -- or delay your retirement until age 75 -- just to end up with the same amount of money. Can you afford to wait? At the same time, sock away enough money for property maintenance and other emergencies. When a homeownership dream becomes a nightmare Unless an investor was retired throughout the decade, he was continuing to sock away money, continuing to build up that portfolio. Found: the lost decade So sock away the inevitable twinge of envy--and embrace your new-and-improved bud. So long, summer: end-of-summer friendship dilemmas ... fixed A good budget should allow you to sock away extra money. TIPS FOR THE NEW COLLEGE GRADUATE People get to sock away a lot of money, tax-free, and use it to pay for medical care under a catastrophic health insurance policy. Beyond Band-Aids Outside jumbos, one new product enables buyers to sock away all or part of a down payment on a home in investment vehicles such as variable and fixed annuities, and in life insurance policies. The new generation of mortgage products Renting can be a sensible move, perhaps permitting you to sock away more money in your retirement accounts. Don't view your home as investment As a result, they were forced to scrimp and save and pool their resources to start businesses, build institutions, purchase homes, and sock away money for their children's future. Make money management a family affair
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