Talking about saving B1
Chatting about putting money away and cutting back.
Putting money away
put aside — save for a purposeA: Are you going to buy that new phone?
B: Not yet. I'm putting aside some cash so I can afford it next month.
Cutting back
cut back on — reduceA: Why aren't you having dessert tonight?
B: I'm cutting back on sweets to lose some weight.
in the long run — over time; after a long periodA: Do you really think it's worth saving a little money every month?
B: Absolutely. It might not seem like much now, but in the long run, it really adds up.
Saving for a trip
Mia: I'm trying to put aside a bit each month for a trip next summer.
Tom: Nice. How are you finding it?
Mia: Slow, honestly. I had to cut back on eating out, which I miss.
Tom: Worth it though — you'll be glad when you're on that beach.
Why bother saving
Tom: Does it really make much difference, saving fifty quid a month?
Mia: It does in the long run — it really adds up over a couple of years.
Tom: Fair enough. I should probably save money instead of blowing it all.
Mia: Start small. Even a little a week, you won't notice it going.