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Nest egg
01
ahorros, fondo de ahorro
money that is put aside as savings for the future or special occasions
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "nest egg" and when to use it?
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.
Example
She saved diligently to build a substantial nest egg for her retirement.
Ella ahorró diligentemente para construir un sustancial fondo de ahorro para su jubilación.
The company encourages employees to invest in a retirement plan for their nest egg.
La empresa anima a los empleados a invertir en un plan de jubilación para sus ahorros.
02
huevo artificial, huevo de inducción
device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it
