dip into savings

Frequency: 7.09.3 per million words

to spend some of one's saved money

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Examples (10)

  • We had to dip into our savings to pay for the unexpected car repairs.
  • If I lose my job, I'll have to dip into my savings to cover rent and bills.
  • She was reluctantly dipping into her savings frequently after the business failed.
  • They wouldn't have to dip into their savings if they managed their monthly budget better.
  • He decided to dip into his savings for a significant down payment on a new house.
  • It's always hard to dip into your savings, but sometimes it's an unavoidable necessity.
  • The company had to dip into its savings heavily to stay afloat during the severe recession.
  • Do you really need to dip into your savings for that impulse purchase, or can it wait?
  • We've already had to dip into our savings twice this year due to unforeseen medical expenses.
  • Dipping into savings should generally be a last resort, reserved for emergencies.