Today’s English Tip: how to use ‘dip into something’

🤓 Today’s phrasal verb is to ‘dip into something’ and this can be related to money. It means to spend part of a supply of money that you have been keeping or saving. For example: he had to dip into his savings to pay for the car repairs. 🤓

Have you had to dip into your savings before? Why?

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Have you had to dip into your savings before? Why? 👀

More Examples

  1. After receiving my bonus, I decided to dip into my savings and treat myself to a weekend getaway.

  2. It's tempting to dip into the emergency fund, but it's important to reserve it for true unforeseen circumstances.

  3. With the unexpected car repair costs, I had to dip into my monthly budget for entertainment expenses.

  4. As a responsible investor, I avoid dipping into my long-term investments for short-term financial needs.

  5. Despite the economic challenges, it's crucial not to dip into retirement savings unless absolutely necessary.

  6. Before making a big purchase, I always check my budget to ensure I can dip into the allocated funds.

  7. If you find yourself in a financial bind, it's advisable to dip into your emergency fund rather than accumulating debt.

  8. The business decided to dip into its profits to fund a new research and development project.

  9. Before going on a shopping spree, it's wise to assess your finances and determine how much you can dip into discretionary spending.

  10. When unexpected medical bills arrived, we had no choice but to dip into the health savings account to cover the costs.

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