save something for a rainy day
To save something just in case one may need it.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I save some money for a rainy day.”
“She keeps a small amount of extra cash in her drawer to save for a rainy day.”
“Rather than spending his entire bonus, he chose to save a portion for a rainy day, ensuring he would have security if his circumstances changed.”
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a cold day in July
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
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a day late and a dollar short
Too late and too feeble to achieve the desired effect.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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a year and a day
A long time.
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all one's born days
One's whole life.
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as the day is long
Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.
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bad hair day
A day when things seem to be unmanageable or go wrong.
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bad old days
The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
Last updated August 10, 2026