noun
a substance used to enhance flavor or preserve food
adverb
in a secretive or hidden manner
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He decided to salt away a portion of his salary each month for retirement.
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She's been salting away money in her piggy bank for a rainy day.
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I always salt away some cash in my sock drawer for emergencies.
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It's important to salt away memories of happy times to cherish in the future.