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in reserve

available for use if needed I know how much money I will earn, how much I can spend, and what I need to keep in reserve.

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in reserve

Kept back, set aside, or saved. For example, We have a fair amount of cash in reserve, or The coach decided to keep the best player in reserve until the last quarter. [Late 1600s]

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in reserve

Kept back, set aside, or saved.

See also: reserve