salt away
The phrase "salt away" originates from the practice of preserving food with salt and has evolved to include the concept of saving money or valuables for future use.
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Definition
B2Finance
(idiomatic, informal)To save or set aside money or valuables for future use, often secretly.
Example
- He salted away a portion of his earnings every month to build an emergency fund.
- She salted away some cash in a hidden compartment for unexpected expenses.
C1Food Preservation
(dated, technical)To preserve food, especially meat, by adding salt and storing it for future use.
Example
- The farmer salted away the pork to ensure it would last through the winter.
Similar
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