cash in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Take advantage of a situation for profit
Why “in”? A person, vehicle, message, or result reaches a place or becomes present there.
“He cashed in on the trend.”
“Some hotels cashed in on the festival by raising prices.”
Don't confuse with
Cash in means take advantage of a situation for profit. Cash out means withdraw money from an account or investment.
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cash out
A contrast learners often mix up
Take money from an account or investment
ask in
Same in pattern: arrival
Invite someone to enter your home
barge in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a place rudely without permission
break in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a building illegally by force; Interrupt a conversation and begin speaking
bring in
Same in pattern: arrival
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
burst in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a place suddenly and forcefully
call in
Same in pattern: arrival
Visit a place briefly, often on the way somewhere; Phone a workplace or radio station; Ask experts or professionals to come and help; Demand the return of money lent
check in
Same in pattern: arrival
Register at a hotel, airport or event; Hand over luggage to be loaded onto a plane; Briefly contact someone to update them
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