squirrels away
Stashes for later
To squirrel away is to hide or store something for future use, like a squirrel caching nuts: She squirrels away a little money from each paycheck.
The phrase suggests gradual, secretive accumulation rather than a single act of saving.
- hoardHidden accumulated valuables
- prepareMake ready beforehand
- stashHidden reserve
- sequesterSet apart, isolate
- hideConceal or pelt
strategize · gather · conserve · stockpile · amass · cache · anticipate · nest egg · economize · penny pincher · bury · safeguard · accumulate · forage · plan · collect · allocate · piggy bank
saving versus spending
squirrels awaysplurges
Spends lavishly on treats
squanders · fritters away · blows · wastes · burns through
hoarding versus releasing
squirrels awaygives away
Transfers ownership freely
distributes · disperses · hands out · parts with · relinquishes
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