cash

cash in your chips die. informal

☞ The counters used in various gambling games are called chips. They are converted into cash at the conclusion of the game.

cash in hand payment for goods and services by money in the form of notes and coins.

☞ Cash in hand is mainly used to distinguish between cash payment and payment by cheque or card, especially with reference to being paid in this way in order to avoid having to declare the amount earned to the tax authorities.