
Put by
Financial Planning
Use 'put by' to talk about regularly saving money for future needs or emergencies.
Every month I put by some money for unexpected expenses.
Not Instant
'Put by' implies a gradual process, not saving something all at once.
She's been putting by a little every week for years.
Long-term Goals
'Put by' is often used with long-term goals, like education or retirement.
He's putting by money for his children's college fund.