Stash away Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstæʃ/ /əˈweɪ

STASH uh-WAY

UK

stˈæʃ/ /ɐwˈeɪ

stash uh-WAY

Definition

To secretly or carefully put money, objects, or something valuable in a safe place for future use.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often implies secrecy or preparation for the future. Commonly used with money, snacks, or personal possessions. Can suggest saving for emergencies or hiding from others. Similar expressions: 'put aside', 'squirrel away'.

• Spanish: guardar - esconder (dinero, objetos)
• Portuguese (BR): guardar - esconder (dinheiro, objetos)
• Portuguese (PT): guardar - esconder (dinheiro, objetos)
• Chinese (Simplified): 藏起来 - 存起来
• Chinese (Traditional): 藏起來 - 存起來
• Hindi: छुपा कर रखना - बचा कर रखना
• Arabic: يخزن - يخفي
• Bengali: লুকিয়ে রাখা - গোপনে জমা রাখা
• Russian: припрятывать - откладывать тайком
• Japanese: こっそりしまっておく - 隠して取っておく
• Vietnamese: giấu đi - cất kỹ
• Korean: 숨겨두다 - 챙겨두다
• Turkish: gizlice saklamak - kenara ayırmak
• Urdu: چھپا کر رکھنا - کہیں محفوظ رکھنا
• Indonesian: giấu đi - để dành bí mật

Example Sentences

I always stash away a little money every month.

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She stashed away her old photos in a box under the bed.

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Tom likes to stash away snacks for later.

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Do you ever stash away things so you don't have to share?

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He’s been stashing away gifts for her birthday for months.

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You should stash away some cash in case of emergencies.

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