Be in the money
verb
To have a lot of money.
John sold his company and now he is in the money.
Often appears as...
- become in the money
- fall in the money
Usage tips
Colloquial, Approving
verb
In a position to make a profit.
Our new investment is in the money, we are already seeing positive returns.
Often appears as...
- investment in the money
- positions in the money
Usage tips
Approving
Technical
verb
To have a lot of money.
John sold his company and now he is in the money.
Often appears as...
- become in the money
- fall in the money
Usage tips
Colloquial, Approving
verb
In a position to make a profit.
Our new investment is in the money, we are already seeing positive returns.
Often appears as...
- investment in the money
- positions in the money
Usage tips
Approving
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3General Wealth
Used to describe someone generally having a lot of money, not specific to one event.
After the inheritance, Emily was in the money.
Pro Tip 2/3Change of Fortune
Highlights a change from less money to more, like a windfall or a profitable business deal.
Once the patent was approved, they were in the money.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Casual
Informal and usually used in casual conversations or in cultural contexts like songs and movies.
The song lyrics talked about hitting the jackpot and being in the money.
Pro Tip 1/3General Wealth
Used to describe someone generally having a lot of money, not specific to one event.
After the inheritance, Emily was in the money.
Pro Tip 2/3Change of Fortune
Highlights a change from less money to more, like a windfall or a profitable business deal.
Once the patent was approved, they were in the money.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Casual
Informal and usually used in casual conversations or in cultural contexts like songs and movies.
The song lyrics talked about hitting the jackpot and being in the money.
Pro Tip 1/3General Wealth
Used to describe someone generally having a lot of money, not specific to one event.
After the inheritance, Emily was in the money.
Pro Tip 2/3Change of Fortune
Highlights a change from less money to more, like a windfall or a profitable business deal.
Once the patent was approved, they were in the money.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Casual
Informal and usually used in casual conversations or in cultural contexts like songs and movies.
The song lyrics talked about hitting the jackpot and being in the money.
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