in the money

(informal)

RICH, wealthy, affluent, well-to-do, well off, prosperous, moneyed, in clover, opulent; informal rolling in it, loaded, stinking rich, well heeled, made of money.

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adverb (or adjective)

: in an affluent state : with an ample supply of funds

in the money and not worried about costs — Alva Johnston

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in the money

1. Among the prize-winners (racing, etc)

2. Well-off

3. Of an option or warrant, having an intrinsic value, the market price of the underlying shares being above the stipulated price (finance)

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Main Entry: ↑money

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in the money

1 US : among the top three finishers in a race (such as a horse race)

Whatever horse I bet on, it never finishes in the money.

2 informal : having lots of money

They struggled for many years but now they're in the money.

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Main Entry: ↑money