المعنى
To save money or resources for a time when they might be needed.
خلفية ثقافية
In the US, 'Rainy Day Funds' are official government accounts. Almost every state has one to ensure they can pay for services if tax revenue drops suddenly. The British have a long history of 'Post Office Savings' and 'Premium Bonds,' which were traditionally marketed as ways to save for a rainy day. While Japan has its own equivalents, the English phrase is well-understood by business professionals who value the concept of 'Mottainai' (not wasting resources). In many Arab cultures, saving is seen as a religious and familial duty. The 'white piastre' idiom is the cultural anchor for this behavior.
Use it for advice
This is a very polite way to tell someone they are spending too much money without being rude.
Don't be too literal
If you say this during a storm, people might think you are talking about the weather. Context is key!
المعنى
To save money or resources for a time when they might be needed.
Use it for advice
This is a very polite way to tell someone they are spending too much money without being rude.
Don't be too literal
If you say this during a storm, people might think you are talking about the weather. Context is key!
The Noun Form
Using 'Rainy day fund' makes you sound very fluent and knowledgeable about finance.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct idiom.
I know you want to buy that new car, but you should really _____ for a rainy day.
The full idiom is 'save for a rainy day.'
What does 'save for a rainy day' mean?
Choose the best definition:
The idiom is a metaphor for financial preparation.
Match the situation to the idiom usage.
Which person is 'saving for a rainy day'?
Sarah is setting aside money for the future, which is the definition of the idiom.
Complete the conversation.
A: 'I just got a $200 bonus!' B: 'That's great! Are you going to spend it?' A: 'No, I think I'll ________.'
This is the most natural way to complete the sentence in a conversation about unexpected money.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينI know you want to buy that new car, but you should really _____ for a rainy day.
The full idiom is 'save for a rainy day.'
Choose the best definition:
The idiom is a metaphor for financial preparation.
Which person is 'saving for a rainy day'?
Sarah is setting aside money for the future, which is the definition of the idiom.
A: 'I just got a $200 bonus!' B: 'That's great! Are you going to spend it?' A: 'No, I think I'll ________.'
This is the most natural way to complete the sentence in a conversation about unexpected money.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةMostly yes, but it can be used for any resource like food, vacation days, or even energy.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, but the singular 'a rainy day' is much more common and sounds more idiomatic.
It is the specific amount of money you have set aside for emergencies.
Yes, it is very common in American, British, Australian, and Canadian English.
عبارات ذات صلة
Nest egg
similarA sum of money saved for the future.
Squirrel away
similarTo hide or store something for future use.
Break the bank
contrastTo spend all your money or more than you can afford.
Live hand to mouth
contrastTo have just enough money to live on and nothing extra.
