Nest egg In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "nest egg", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-29 11:10

Meaning of Nest egg

Nest egg British noun phrase informal common

A sum of money that has been laid aside for a particular purpose.

She had a tidy nest egg of 6000 dollars.

He lost his nest egg on foolish investments.

Lily decided to put all her nest egg in the stock market.

Other phrases about:

to pinch pennies

save as much money as possible

a golden key can open any door
Anything can be accomplished with sufficient money (or the promise of it)
put the bite on (one)

Used to say that someone attempts to get money from you.

a light purse makes a heavy heart

Feeling worried about finance.

stretch (one's) legs according to the coverlet

To not spend over one's butget

Origin of Nest egg

The idiom refers to the practice of placing an egg in a hen's nest to urge her to lay. However, the link between this approach and savings is unclear. The phrase has been used in figurative form since the 17th century, with the earliest record dating back to 1686. 

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