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rainy day

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by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates

[rainy day] {n.}

A time of need; especially: a time when you really need money.

* /Squirrels gather acorns for a rainy day./

* /Each week Mrs. Carlson saved a little money for a rainy day./

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	money ⁸⁰ time ⁵⁵⁰ {n.} ⁹¹²

Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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