How do you use "Save for a rainy day" in a sentence?

Always save something for a rainy day. I keep some savings for a rainy day. That money is saved for a rainy day.

Save for a rainy day

Q: What does "Save for a rainy day" mean?

To save money for future emergencies or needs Setting aside money for uncertain future times when you might need it—the 'rainy day' representing troubles or unexpected expenses.

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Meaning: To save money for future emergencies or needs

为将来的紧急情况或需要存钱

Ahorrar dinero para futuras emergencias o necesidades

将来の緊急事態や必要に備えてお金を貯める

만일의 사태에 대비하여 돈을 저축하다

Setting aside money for uncertain future times when you might need it—the 'rainy day' representing troubles or unexpected expenses.

为不确定的未来需要时存下钱——'rainy day（雨天）'代表困难或意外开支。

Apartar dinero para tiempos futuros inciertos en los que puedas necesitarlo; el 'rainy day' (día lluvioso) representa problemas o gastos inesperados.

必要になるかもしれない不確実な将来に備えてお金を取っておくこと。「rainy day（雨の日）」はトラブルや予想外の出費を表す。

필요할 수 있는 불확실한 미래를 위해 돈을 따로 모아두는 것. '비 오는 날'은 곤란한 상황이나 예상치 못한 지출을 상징한다.

Examples

Always save something for a rainy day.
要未雨绸缪，总要存点钱
Guarda siempre algo para cuando vengan vacas flacas
万一に備えて必ずいくらか貯金しておきなさい
만일을 위해 항상 얼마간은 저축해 두어라.
I keep some savings for a rainy day.
我留了些积蓄以备不时之需
Tengo algunos ahorros para imprevistos
いざという時のために貯蓄を持っている
만약을 대비해서 저축을 해두고 있다.
That money is saved for a rainy day.
那笔钱是留着以防万一的
Ese dinero está guardado para cuando haga falta
そのお金は万一のために取ってある
그 돈은 비상시를 위해 모아둔 거다.

Pronunciation

/seɪv fər ə ˈreɪni deɪ/

Usage Guide

Context: savings, planning, advice

Tone: prudent, advisory

✓ Do Say

Save for a rainy day
未雨绸缪
Ahorrar para imprevistos
まさかの時に備えて貯金する
만일을 대비해 저축하다
Saving for a rainy day
为不时之需存钱
Ahorrando para cuando vengan mal dadas
万一に備えて貯めている
만일을 대비해 모으고 있다

✗ Don't Say

Very common financial advice
非常常见的理财建议
Consejo financiero muy común
非常に一般的な金融アドバイス
매우 흔한 재정 조언 표현

Common Mistakes

None—universally understood

Origin & History

Agricultural origin—farmers needed savings to survive bad weather that ruined crops. The 'rainy day' represents any future difficulty or emergency.

Etymology: From agricultural need to save for bad weather

First recorded: 16th century

Cultural Context

Era: 16th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Financial wisdom; Common proverb

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking world.

Variations

Save for a rainy dayRainy day fund