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What does 'nest egg' stand for?



 
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What does 'nest egg' stand for? #1 (permalink) Tue Nov 09, 2010 6:56 am   What does 'nest egg' stand for?		  
English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #22 "Egg expressions", question 8

They told her to put some money aside each month so she would have a little nest egg.

(a) a special account
(b) a savings account
(c) a full account
(d) a money account

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #22 "Egg expressions", answer 8

They told her to put some money aside each month so she would have a savings account.

Correct answer: (b) a savings account
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What does 'nest egg' stand for? #2 (permalink) Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:23 am   What does 'nest egg' stand for?		  
Personal savings for an emergency.
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