Salt away
verb
To save money for future use.
He's been salting away money for years to buy a house.
Often appears as...
- salt away money
- salt away savings
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To store or keep something in a safe or secret place.
She has a collection of antiques salted away in the attic.
Often appears as...
- salt away belongings
- salt away secrets
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To save money for future use.
He's been salting away money for years to buy a house.
Often appears as...
- salt away money
- salt away savings
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To store or keep something in a safe or secret place.
She has a collection of antiques salted away in the attic.
Often appears as...
- salt away belongings
- salt away secrets
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Future Planning
Used when indicating intentional saving for an anticipated need or goal.
She salts away a little from each paycheck for retirement.
Pro Tip 2/3Stealth Saving
Implies discreetly putting money aside, often without drawing attention.
He manages to salt away some cash from his side job.
Pro Tip 3/3Extra Earnings
Refers to saving unexpectedly earned money, like bonuses or gifts.
Whenever she gets a bonus, she salts it away.
Pro Tip 1/3Future Planning
Used when indicating intentional saving for an anticipated need or goal.
She salts away a little from each paycheck for retirement.
Pro Tip 2/3Stealth Saving
Implies discreetly putting money aside, often without drawing attention.
He manages to salt away some cash from his side job.
Pro Tip 3/3Extra Earnings
Refers to saving unexpectedly earned money, like bonuses or gifts.
Whenever she gets a bonus, she salts it away.
Pro Tip 1/3Future Planning
Used when indicating intentional saving for an anticipated need or goal.
She salts away a little from each paycheck for retirement.
Pro Tip 2/3Stealth Saving
Implies discreetly putting money aside, often without drawing attention.
He manages to salt away some cash from his side job.
Pro Tip 3/3Extra Earnings
Refers to saving unexpectedly earned money, like bonuses or gifts.
Whenever she gets a bonus, she salts it away.
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