VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Nest Egg

Meaning:

Retirement savings; wealth saved for a future purpose

Examples:

  • And my nest egg isn't what it used to be.
  • It's a nice nest egg, and it is what Leo wanted.
  • I have nowhere near that amount in my nest egg.
  • I'm just here to make sure my nest egg is okay.
  • My nest egg isn't what it needs to be.
  • Others want a nest egg outside of his or her country.
  • You're forcing me to give up my nest egg.
  • Yeah, my folks lost their nest egg.
  • There is no retirement savings, no nest egg.
  • I mean, I know you lost your nest egg in the financial crisis.