The phrase often implies taking quick advantage of a situation, sometimes seen as smart but potentially opportunistic.

Opportunistic Tone

It can carry a slightly negative connotation if someone is seen to benefit unethically from a situation.

Possibly Negative

The phrase is considered informal, more often used in everyday, conversational language.

Commonly used in casinos or betting scenarios to mean turning in your winnings for cash.

In gambling, 'cash in' used literally means exchanging gambling tokens for actual money.

Specifically relates to converting a non-monetary item into its cash value.

Used for realizing the financial return of an investment by selling it.

Implies that timing in selling investments is strategic, aiming to maximize profit.

A colloquial and slang expression for dying, often perceived as insensitive or irreverent.

Sometimes used humorously or in a light-hearted manner when speaking of death.