squirrel away

• Verbo que significa guardar o esconder algo, especialmente dinero u objetos de valor, en un lugar secreto o seguro para usarlo en el futuro; también implica acumular o reservar con previsión.

A phrasal verb meaning to hide or store something, especially money or valuables, in a secret or safe place for future use.

incontable · transitivo · phrasal, separable

1. Hide or store for future useinformal

   To hide or store something, especially money or supplies, for later use.

   acumular/guardar para el futuro

   • She squirreled away a portion of her salary each month.
   • He squirreled away old coins in a secret box.
   • They squirreled away food supplies for the winter.

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