be in the money

be in the money

1. slang To be wealthy, especially unexpectedly. You'll be in the money once you get the inheritance that Aunt Louise promised you. Thanks to that huge court settlement, I'm in the money now.
2. To finish a race in first, second, or third place. The phrase likely comes from horse racing, in which the top three finishers win prize money. I've been training for months because I'm determined to be in the money at the end of this race.
See also: money
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be in the money

INFORMAL
If you are in the money, you suddenly have a lot of money to spend. If you are one of the lucky callers chosen to play, you could be in the money.
See also: money
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

be in the money

have or win a lot of money. informal
See also: money
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

be in the ˈmoney

(informal) have a lot of money to spend: I’ll be in the money if I get this job.
See also: money
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be in the chips
  • in the chips
  • come into (some) money
  • come into money
  • inherit
  • better a dollar earned than ten inherited
  • be sitting pretty
  • silver spoon
  • it's ill waiting for dead men's shoes
  • come to a climax