nest egg
1 of 1noun/nɛst ɛg/
Forms:nest eggs
1
money that is put aside as savings for the future or special occasions
The idiom "nest egg" originated from the practice of placing an egg in a bird's nest to encourage more egg-laying. It refers to a sum of money or savings reserved for a specific purpose, often for retirement or financial security.
- She saved diligently to build a substantial nest egg for her retirement.
- The company encourages employees to invest in a retirement plan for their nest egg.
- They used their bonuses as a nest egg for a down payment on a house.
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2
device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it