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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Long form games like Catan or Monopoly are great for a rainy day.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
One of the budget-busting items is not entirely related to the general problem of the City Council and the mayor simply overspending, overpaying employees and failing to plan for a rainy day.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
Who knew that Devo’s signature red energy dome plastic hats would turn out to be the perfect accessory for a rainy day?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 May 2025
Financial experts advise having an emergency fund with three to six months' worth of expenses set aside for a rainy day.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
One of the budget-busting items is not entirely related to the general problem of the City Council and the mayor simply overspending, overpaying employees and failing to plan for a rainy day.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
Who knew that Devo’s signature red energy dome plastic hats would turn out to be the perfect accessory for a rainy day?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 May 2025
Financial experts advise having an emergency fund with three to six months' worth of expenses set aside for a rainy day.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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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 29 Jul. 2025.
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