nest egg
nest egg
, n. 1. An egg left in the nest to prevent the hen from forsaking it, and to induce her to lay more in the same place.[1913 Webster]
2. Hence,
(figuratively), Money set aside in a special fund to be used for special occasions, or more commonly, for retirement; as, she set aside a large hunk of her salary every month and had a considerable
nest egg for her retirement.
[PJC]
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