| Idiom | Save for a Rainy Day |
|---|---|
| Example | Ads from the bank keep advising people to save some money for a rainy day. |
| Meaning | to save for a time of need; to put something away for the future |
| Origin | Since the 16th century "rainy day" has meant a time of need, misfortune, hardship, and affliction. So if things are "sunny" for you now, don't waste everything you have. Put some away for a "rainy day" because circumstances may change. |
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