in the money

in the money
in the money
1. Fig. wealthy. •

John is really in the money. He's worth millions.

If I am ever in the money, I'll be generous.

2. Fig. in the winning position in a race or contest. (As if one had won the prize money; in horse racing the top three finishers can pay off on bets.) •

I knew when Jane came around the final turn that she was in the money.

The horses coming in first, second, and third are said to be in the money.

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See: IN THE CHIPS.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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