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be in the money be in the money1. slang To be wealthy, especially unexpectedly. You'll be in the money once you get the inheritance that Aunt Louise promised you. Thanks to that huge court settlement, I'm in the money now.2. To finish a race in first, second, or third place. The phrase likely comes from horse racing, in which the top three finishers win prize money. I've been training for months because I'm determined to be in the money at the end of this race.See also: moneybe in the money INFORMALIf you are in the money, you suddenly have a lot of money to spend. If you are one of the lucky callers chosen to play, you could be in the money.See also: moneybe in the money have or win a lot of money. informalSee also: moneybe in the ˈmoney (informal) have a lot of money to spend: I’ll be in the money if I get this job.See also: money |