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. 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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