Nest Egg.
English
idiom
Money saved up for future use, often for retirement.
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Money saved up for future use, often for retirement.
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A sum of money saved over time, usually for a specific future purpose like retirement.
A nest egg is money set aside carefully and not touched until it is truly needed.
It is used to describe savings that represent financial security and long-term planning.
"Rainy Day Fund"
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Money saved specifically for unexpected emergencies or short-term setbacks
"Nest Feather"
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Not a real idiom — avoid confusing this with the actual expression
"Nest Egg"
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Long-term savings built up over time for future financial security
Are you thinking about investing more aggressively now that the market is up?
Not with my nest egg — that stays in low-risk accounts. I can't afford to lose it.
I spent most of my savings on a holiday this year — was that a mistake?
Depends — as long as you still have a nest egg, you're fine. But start rebuilding it.
At what age do you think people should start building a nest egg?
As early as possible — even small amounts add up significantly over time.
