1. nest egg - Noun
2. nest egg - Phrase
device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it
a fund of money put by as a reserve
Source: WordNetMy policies are based not on some economics theory, but on things I and millions like me were brought up with: an honest day's work for an honest day's pay; live within your means; put by a nest egg for a rainy day; pay your bills on time; support the police. Margaret Thatcher
I wanted to build up a little nest egg and go back to L.A. and choose roles that I wanted to do instead of roles that I had to do to pay the bills. Estella Warren
A little in one's own pocket is better than much in another man's purse. 'Tis good to keep a nest egg. Every little makes a mickle. Miguel de Cervantes
There is a real opportunity right now as parents and grandparents to come up with a plan that leaves our kids with something better than we have; that is, an opportunity to own, build, and grow a nest egg of their own. Norm Coleman
In high school, I taught dance classes for 3-year-olds up to 16-year-olds, so between that and some bat mitzvah money, I saved up a pretty good nest egg to move to L.A. Dianna Agron
Younger workers should have more freedom to build their retirement nest egg. Gresham Barrett