Squirrel Away (Verb)
Meaning
Save up as for future use.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- She tried to squirrel away a small portion of her paycheck each month in a savings account.
- During harvest season, the farmer would squirrel away seeds for the following year.
- He would squirrel away bits of useful information he learned in college, thinking they might come in handy someday.
- The mice began to squirrel away nuts and seeds in hidden compartments.
- As the holiday season approached, she started to squirrel away small gifts and treats for her family.