in reserve

Examples (10)

• The rail company has two trains in service and one in reserve.
• We always keep extra supplies in reserve for emergencies.
• The coach decided to keep the star player in reserve for the second half.
• It's wise to have some cash in reserve for unexpected expenses.
• She had a hidden strength in reserve that surprised everyone.
• The army maintains a large number of troops in reserve.
• Do you have any backup plans in reserve if this one fails?
• The country keeps strategic oil in reserve for national security.
• He kept his criticism in reserve until the appropriate moment.
• Always have a spare battery in reserve for your remote control.