in the money
phrase
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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Factoring in the money provided to help cover teams’ preparation, delegation and ticketing costs, the total FIFA pot is $871 million, up from the $440 million prize money pool for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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“In the money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20money. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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