appeltje voor de dorst

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “little apple for the thirst”. Compare French poire pour la soif.

Noun

appeltje voor de dorst n (plural appeltjes voor de dorst)

  1. savings for a rainy day, safety cushion
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