war chest
The term "war chest" originally referred to a cache of military supplies but now commonly denotes a reserve of funds for strategic purposes.
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Definition
B2Politics
(common)A fund accumulated by a political candidate or party to finance their campaign or other political activities.
Example
- The candidate's war chest allowed for extensive advertising in the final weeks of the election.
B2Business
(common)A cash reserve held by a company to take advantage of unexpected opportunities or defend against hostile takeovers.
Example
- The company built a substantial war chest to prepare for potential acquisitions.
B2General Usage
(common)A fund or reserve of money set aside for a specific purpose or future crisis.
Example
- The nonprofit organization created a war chest to support its future projects.
Similar
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