save money — not spend
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcore
to keep some of your money instead of spending it, usually for future needs or goals
Say it like a native
Textbook I am endeavouring to accumulate financial savings.
Native I'm trying to save money.
'Accumulate financial savings' is bank-speak; 'save money' is the everyday phrase.
Pattern: save money (for something/to do something)
In use
- I'm trying to save money so I can buy a new laptop next year.daily life
- Personally, I think it's important to save money for unexpected situations, like medical emergencies or losing your job.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I want to save some moneys.
✓ I want to save some money.
'Money' is uncountable — never 'moneys'.
Common collocations
save money— save money, save up for, save money on, save a bit of money
Don't confuse it
'Spend money' is the opposite: it means to use your money to buy things.