Cash in hand
noun
Money in the form of notes and coins that you have immediately available.
After selling his car, he had some extra cash in hand.
Often appears as...
- have cash in hand
- get cash in hand
noun
Money paid to someone directly without involving bank transactions for a job or service.
He does some work on weekends for cash in hand.
Often appears as...
- paid cash in hand
- work for cash in hand
noun
Assets in the form of cash.
The company has a healthy amount of cash in hand.
Often appears as...
- company's cash in hand
- increase cash in hand
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Money in the form of notes and coins that you have immediately available.
After selling his car, he had some extra cash in hand.
Often appears as...
- have cash in hand
- get cash in hand
noun
Money paid to someone directly without involving bank transactions for a job or service.
He does some work on weekends for cash in hand.
Often appears as...
- paid cash in hand
- work for cash in hand
noun
Assets in the form of cash.
The company has a healthy amount of cash in hand.
Often appears as...
- company's cash in hand
- increase cash in hand
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Availability
Refers to easily accessible money you can spend right away, without going to a bank.
Can you buy lunch? I don't have any cash in hand.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Spending
Often used for casual, everyday expenses rather than big purchases or formal transactions.
She prefers having cash in hand for quick snacks while shopping.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Banking
Unlike bank funds, it doesn't earn interest but is readily available for small transactions.
He keeps cash in hand for when his grandchildren visit.
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Availability
Refers to easily accessible money you can spend right away, without going to a bank.
Can you buy lunch? I don't have any cash in hand.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Spending
Often used for casual, everyday expenses rather than big purchases or formal transactions.
She prefers having cash in hand for quick snacks while shopping.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Banking
Unlike bank funds, it doesn't earn interest but is readily available for small transactions.
He keeps cash in hand for when his grandchildren visit.
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Availability
Refers to easily accessible money you can spend right away, without going to a bank.
Can you buy lunch? I don't have any cash in hand.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Spending
Often used for casual, everyday expenses rather than big purchases or formal transactions.
She prefers having cash in hand for quick snacks while shopping.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Banking
Unlike bank funds, it doesn't earn interest but is readily available for small transactions.
He keeps cash in hand for when his grandchildren visit.
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