save up

Frequency: 8.825.0 per million words

To keep money for a specific purpose instead of spending it.

savesave (verb, not spend money) + ADVERB

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Examples (10)

  • I'm saving up to buy a new car.
  • She saves up a portion of her salary every month.
  • They successfully saved up enough for a down payment on their first home.
  • We are planning to save up for a family vacation next summer.
  • He needs to save up approximately $10,000 for his master's degree.
  • It takes time and effort to save up a significant amount of money.
  • Are you saving up for anything special these days?
  • If we save up diligently, we can afford that luxury cruise.
  • The financial advisor recommended that young professionals save up for retirement early.
  • Make sure to save up some emergency funds for unexpected expenses.