CEFR B1

nest egg

noun

Meaning

A sum of money saved for the future, typically for retirement or a specific goal.

Examples

They hoped their investments would grow into a substantial nest egg.
He dipped into his nest egg to pay for unexpected medical bills.

Synonyms: savings, funds, capital, provision

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nest egg (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛsˌɛɡ/

Definition

A sum of money saved for the future, typically for retirement or a specific goal.

Examples

They hoped their investments would grow into a substantial nest egg.
He dipped into his nest egg to pay for unexpected medical bills.
Building a nest egg takes time and consistent saving.

How to Use nest egg

nest egg for (prepositional phrase): Money saved for a specific purpose or person. — "They are saving a nest egg for their daughter's wedding."

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