cash in

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in

Meanings

1

Take advantage of a situation for profit

Why “in”? You reach a place and become present there. The train gets in, you check in, or the news comes in.

He cashed in on the trend.
He took advantage of the trend for profit.
The company cashed in on the craze.
The company took advantage of the craze for profit.

Don't confuse with

cash incash out

Cash in means take advantage of a situation for profit. Cash out means withdraw money from an account or investment.

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