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Definition of “cash in”

cash in

Definitions

verb

  1. tr to give (something) in exchange, esp for money
  2. intr often foll by on (informal)
    1. to profit (from)
    2. to take advantage (of)
  3. intr a slang expression for die1

Example Sentences Including 'cash in'

Anyone with cash in split level investment trusts should be worried.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
By this mechanism, supermarkets use own-label to cash in on popular branded lines without incurring the costs of developing them.
Joanna Blythman SHOPPED: The Shocking Power of British Supermarkets (2004)
Diaz comes over from Texas along with pitcher Justin Echols and cash in exchange for infielder Josh McKinley and pitcher Chris Young.
CBC (2004)
Now the researchers plan to cash in on its talents by selling the machine to ESC biologists.
New Scientist (1999)
Should genetics ever be allowed to deliver spare-part organs, be prepared for sport to cash in.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
The border was a wild, hairy place, and Dehn had the nerve to cash in on it.
Jenkins, Geoffrey A Daystar of Fear
The raiders paid him a handsome sum for his advice on which fence to choose -- always cash in advance.
Forbes, Colin Cover Story
Then when the market picked up, they could offload the rest of the houses and cash in on them too.
Val McDermid KICK BACK (2002)
Too bad the NHL didn't know how to cash in on licensing back then.
Globe and Mail (2003)

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