dip into saving

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

to spend part of the money you have saved, especially for the future

dip intoVERB + NOUN

Categories:

saving

Examples (10)

  • We had to dip into our savings to pay for the unexpected surgery.
  • The car repair was so expensive that I was forced to dip into my savings.
  • I really hope I don't have to dip into my savings this year.
  • If the boiler breaks down, we might have to dip into our savings for a new one.
  • You shouldn't get into the habit of dipping into your savings for non-essentials.
  • They decided to dip into their savings for a down payment on a house.
  • Losing his job meant he had to start dipping into his savings to cover living costs.
  • Have you ever needed to dip into your savings for an emergency?
  • It's a tough decision when you have to dip into your retirement savings early.
  • She reluctantly dipped into her savings to help her family.