I had to save so much each month, against the rainy day that would surely come.

"Against the day when he goes to war with Octavianus."

Pilots try to perfect the technique against the day they really need the gas.

Yet they knew that such things must be continued against the day men could once again pick up the reins.

Better you should pay more attention to my business against the day when I die and get out of your way.

All this was set up by my plan against the day when I would strike them.

Here, he thought, was momentary peace and refuge against the day.

So you planned and built against the day of meeting.

The lights were on in the office, bright against the grey day outside.

"The house is now prepared against the day when fuel will be scarce."