Be in the money

Pro Tip 1/3

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 2/3

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 3/3

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.