for a rainy day
idiom
informal
: for a time in the future when something will be needed
saving money for a rainy day
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There is some logic to stowing things away for a rainy day or preparing for future events.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Tamika Pledger never considered putting aside thousands in emergency cash for a rainy day.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Folks need enough cash in their emergency account for a rainy day.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Long form games like Catan or Monopoly are great for a rainy day.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Tamika Pledger never considered putting aside thousands in emergency cash for a rainy day.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Folks need enough cash in their emergency account for a rainy day.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Fourth of July themed Jeopardy Fourth of July themed Family Feud
Card games
Twister
Long form games like Catan or Monopoly are great for a rainy day.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for for a rainy day
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“For a rainy day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20a%20rainy%20day. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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