cash in
cash in — phrasal verb
- cash inbase form
- cashes in3rd person singular
- cashing in-ing form
- cashed inpast simple
1. to use a sudden event, change, or wave of public interest to help yourself, ofte
to use a sudden event, change, or wave of public interest to help yourself, often in a manner that other people see as selfish or unfair
Several websites tried to cash in on the actor's sudden death.
cash in on + shocking event
A ticket reseller cashed in on the reunion concert once seats sold out.
cash in on + surge in demand
Some brands are cashing in on fear about children's exam scores.
The publisher cashed in on the scandal with a rushed biography.
- exploit
stronger and more formal; often stresses unfair use of people or events
- profit from
more neutral; does not always suggest selfish behavior
- miss out
fail to gain any benefit from the situation
文法句型
cash in on + noun
cash in after + event
cash in when + clause
用法筆記
This sense usually carries criticism. When the opportunity is named directly, English often uses cash in on something rather than cash in by itself. Distinguish from verb sense 4, which can simply mean making money at a good time without the same moral judgment.
常見錯誤
2. to take money from an insurance policy, bond, savings certificate, or similar fi
to take money from an insurance policy, bond, savings certificate, or similar financial product before it reaches the time it was meant to finish
After losing his job, Christopher cashed in his small pension plan.
cash in + pension plan before the planned end
Roya cashed in the policy to pay for her father's surgery.
The couple refused to cash in their bond before the end date.
Our adviser warned us not to cash in the savings certificate too soon.
- hold
keep the product instead of taking the money out early
文法句型
cash in + policy
cash in + bond
cash in + savings certificate
用法筆記
The object is usually a financial product with a planned end point, such as a policy, bond, or savings certificate. Unlike verb sense 1, this sense focuses on taking the money out before the expected finishing date.
常見錯誤
cash in — verb
- cash inpresent simple I / you / we / they
- cashes in3rd person singular
- cashing in-ing form
- cashed inpast simple
1. to hand over something such as a voucher, token, coupon, or similar item and rec
to hand over something such as a voucher, token, coupon, or similar item and receive money for it
Noa cashed in the prize voucher at the station office.
cash in + voucher at a service desk
The traveler cashed in her rail voucher at the main desk.
Jisoo cashed in the winning token for fifty dollars.
The clerk showed Rin where to cash in the unused coupon.
- keep
hold on to the item instead of turning it into money
文法句型
cash in + voucher
cash in + token
cash in + coupon
用法筆記
This sense takes the item directly as its object and is common with vouchers, tokens, coupons, and similar things that can be exchanged for money. Distinguish from phrasal verb sense 2, which is more specific to financial products such as policies and bonds.
常見錯誤
2. to make money or gain an advantage by acting at a favorable moment, especially b
to make money or gain an advantage by acting at a favorable moment, especially before conditions become worse
Imani decided to cash in when the company shares hit a record high.
cash in when prices peak
The farmer cashed in before wheat prices started to fall again.
cash in before a market drop
Small investors rushed to cash in after the new tax cut.
Joaquin wanted to cash in while holiday demand was still strong.
- profit
more direct and neutral; it focuses on the money gained
- capitalize
more formal; often stresses making use of a favorable situation
- hold on
keep your position instead of taking the gain now
文法句型
cash in when + clause
cash in before + clause
cash in while + clause
用法筆記
This sense is about timing your move so you come away with money or some advantage. Distinguish from phrasal verb sense 1, which usually suggests other people will judge the action as selfish or opportunistic.
3. to stop gambling, take your remaining money or winnings, and leave the game
to stop gambling, take your remaining money or winnings, and leave the game
After doubling her chips, Esme cashed in and left the casino.
cash in and leave after a win
The old card player smiled, cashed in, and went home early.
Niran told his brother to cash in before the luck changed.
By midnight, half the table had cashed in and gone upstairs.
- quit while ahead
more idiomatic and stresses leaving after making money
- walk away
broader and less specific; it does not itself say the player collected money
- stay in
keep playing instead of leaving the game
文法句型
cash in and leave
cash in before + clause
cash in by + time expression
用法筆記
This sense belongs to gambling contexts, especially card games and casinos. The subject is the player who decides to stop and take money or chips away from the table.
4. to settle what is owed, take out your money, and end your part in a business or
to settle what is owed, take out your money, and end your part in a business or other financial arrangement
After ten years, the smaller partner cashed in and moved abroad.
cash in and leave a long business tie
Two early investors cashed in before the family sold the chain.
cash in before a company sale
When the dispute grew worse, Ritu cashed in and left the partnership.
The brothers agreed to cash in once the final payments arrived.
- stay on
continue in the business or arrangement
文法句型
cash in and leave + business
cash in before + sale
cash in once + payment arrives
用法筆記
This sense is used for ending a business tie after taking out your share of the money. It is broader than the gambling sense and more specific than verb sense 4, because it includes withdrawing from the arrangement itself.