cash in

To use an opportunity or situation to gain money or another advantage.

• They hope to cash in on the trend.
• Several companies cashed in on her sudden fame.
• Are these sellers trying to cash in on people's fears?

How to use it: cash in on something (The shop cashed in on the growing demand for bicycles.)

Similar words: profit from, capitalize on, take advantage of

Common phrases: cash in quickly, cash in early, cash in again

To exchange something valuable, such as game tokens or an investment, for money.

• I want to cash in these chips.
• She cashed her bonds in last year.
• Can we cash in this winning ticket here?

How to use it: cash in something (He cashed in his savings bonds to buy a car.); cash something in (Take your chips to the counter and cash them in.)

Similar words: redeem, convert into cash

Common phrases: cash in chips, cash in bonds, cash in something

To pay what you owe and settle your accounts, especially after gambling.

• You still owe money, so cash in.
• He cashed in after paying all his gambling debts.
• We cannot close your account until you cash in.

Similar words: settle up, pay up

Common phrases: cash in now, cash in fully, cash in tonight

To die, said in a casual or joking way.

• We all cash in eventually.
• The old gambler cashed in last winter.
• He joked that he would cash in before paying his debts.

Similar words: die, kick the bucket, croak

Common phrases: cash in early, cash in someday