Save (something) For A Rainy Day Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Save (something) For A Rainy Day Idiom mean?

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save (something) for a rainy day What does save (something) for a rainy day mean?	to reserve something/money for the future	I always try to save some money for a rainy day when I get paid.
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pickled What does "pickled" mean?	drunk; intoxicated

nut What does "nut" mean?	fan or enthusiast of something
(can`t) stand (someone or something) What does "(can`t) stand (someone or something)" mean?	to not be able to tolerate someone or something, to dislike someone or something (usually used in the negative)	My friend can`t stand the other people in her class.
zip What does "zip" mean?	score of zero	It was 10 to zip, we won!
throw down the gauntlet What does "throw down the gauntlet" mean?	to challenge someone to a fight or to do something	The government threw down the gauntlet to the opposition party and told them to stop criticizing the government`s plans or quickly suggest an alternative.
Fort Living Room What does "Fort Living Room" mean?	home; civilian life
in bulk What does "in bulk" mean?	in large quantities or amounts	We usually buy some of our food in bulk.
noodge What does "noodge" mean?	a nag; a critical, irritating person

piggy bank What does "piggy bank" mean?	a small bank (sometimes in the shape of a pig) for saving money	The boy has been putting money into his piggy bank to save for a bicycle.
scrub What does "scrub" mean?	cancel; halt; stop
calm down What does "calm down" mean?	to relax	The woman calmed down after the accident.
at a sitting What does "at a sitting" mean?	at one time	We finished all of the food at a sitting.

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Save (something) For A Rainy Day Idiom