Come into

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phrasal verb

To inherit something, usually money or property, after someone's death.

She came into a large fortune when her grandmother died.
Visual representation of "come into" - To inherit something, usually money or property, after someone's death.

Often appears as...

  • come into fortune
  • come into inheritance
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Unexpected Gains

Often used when inheritance is a surprise or unearned, highlighting a sudden change in wealth.

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He never expected to come into such wealth after his distant uncle passed.
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Not Always Money

Can refer to non-monetary legacies, like traditions, titles, or roles within a family.

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She came into the role of family matriarch after her mother's passing.
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No Physical Movement

The phrase doesn't mean moving physically, but gaining something in a figurative way.

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After the will was read, he came into possession of the old estate.
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