lay by

中高级 (B2) neutral

To save something (usually money) for later; or in British shops, to ask them to keep something for you while you pay for it slowly.

"She laid by a little from each pay cheque to cover Christmas expenses."

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lay about lay aside lay away lay back lay behind lay down lay down on lay for

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