in the money
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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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“AI/robotics will produce goods & services far in excess of the increase in the money supply, so there will not be inflation.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 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
The recent rally in Occidental stock has meant that Berkshire’s equity warrants that it got as a bonus as part of the preferred deal in 2019 are back in the money.
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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