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Be in the money

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General WealthPlay
Used to describe someone generally having a lot of money, not specific to one event. SlideAfter the inheritance, Emily was in the money.
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Change of FortunePlay
Highlights a change from less money to more, like a windfall or a profitable business deal. SlideOnce the patent was approved, they were in the money.
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Cultural CasualPlay
Informal and usually used in casual conversations or in cultural contexts like songs and movies. SlideThe song lyrics talked about hitting the jackpot and being in the money.