in the money
Idioms-
Also, in the chips . Rich, affluent. For example, When he's in the money, he's extremely generous to his friends , or After that box-office bonanza, she's in the chips . The chips in the variant presumably allude to poker chips. [ Colloquial ; late 1800s]
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Placing first, second or third in a contest on which a bet has been placed, especially a horse race. For example, My luck held today, and I ended up in the money . [c. 1900]
Example Sentences
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“On balance, we continue to forecast three 25bp rate hikes over the coming months, somewhat faster and further policy tightening than is currently discounted in the money market,” Goltermann said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Dunlap says he has no interest in the money and believes it should go to real victims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
Berkshire’s 83.9 million Occidental warrants, with a $59.59 exercise price, are now in the money and valued to increase by $500 million.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
On Friday, the defence secretary, John Healey, in response to reports of chunky shortfalls in the money available, reiterated that what is happening around the world demands a new era for defence.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
“We all chip in the money and get pizza from the neighborhood. It’s tough, because no one ever has any cash. It’s like a big deal if we get pepperoni.”
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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