dip into savings
Frequency: 7.09.3 per million words
to spend some of one's saved money
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- 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.