cash in
phr. v..phr. v.. to exchange something for its value in money, or to take advantage of a situation to make a profit.
phr. v.. to convert an asset or investment into liquid currency; figuratively, to exploit a specific opportunity for personal or financial gain.
He decided to cash in his stocks while the price was high.
Many local businesses are trying to cash in on the sudden influx of tourists during the summer festival.
The former minister was accused of attempting to cash in on his political connections by accepting a lucrative consultancy role immediately after leaving office.
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- cash + (object) + in + (on + object)
often used with the preposition 'on' when referring to exploiting a situation or trend.
distinguish between the literal financial sense (cashing in a bond) and the more cynical figurative sense (cashing in on someone's fame).
They cashed in the opportunity.They cashed in on the opportunity.when you profit from a situation, you must use the preposition 'on' after the phrase.