# rake together

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/rake-together
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To collect, assemble or gather small amounts (especially of money), from various sources, with some difficulty

## Examples

- I need to rake together enough money for the rent.
- He had to rake together his savings from several different accounts just to pay for the unexpected car repairs.
- Facing a sudden financial crisis, she managed to rake together enough capital from friends and family to keep her small business afloat.

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