[오늘의 표현] keep (something) for a rainy day 만일을 위해 대비해 두다

keep (something) for a rainy day

-To reserve something, especially money, for use in a time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need.

ex]

I know you want to buy a new TV with your Christmas bonus, but you should really keep it for a rainy day.

I keep a portion of my wages in a savings account each month for a rainy day. -The Free Dictionary-

 

●넷플릭스 드라마 버진리버(Virgin river)에서 배운 표현

(Virgin River- season 4, episode 4)

잭이 멜에게 목걸이를 선물하는 장면

∙Mel: When did you even find time to do this?

∙Jack: I bought it a while back.

          Just keep it for a rainy day and I figured last night qualified.