Cash in on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkæʃ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KASH-in-awn
kˈæʃ/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
KASH-in-on
Definition
To use a situation to get money or an advantage, often in a way that seems opportunistic.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and can imply taking unfair advantage. Often used with trends, opportunities, or the misfortune of others ('cash in on a trend', 'cash in on a tragedy'). Slightly negative connotation; avoid using about yourself.
Spanish: aprovechar - sacar partido dePortuguese (BR): aproveitar - lucrar comPortuguese (PT): aproveitar - lucrar comChinese (Simplified): 利用（机会）获利Chinese (Traditional): 利用（機會）獲利Hindi: फ़ायदा उठाना - मौक़ा भुनानाArabic: استغلال - تحقيق الربح منBengali: সুযোগ নিয়ে লাভবান হওয়া - সুযোগের সদ্ব্যবহার করা (লাভের জন্য)Russian: нажиться на - воспользоваться (выгодой)Japanese: 便乗して利益を得る - チャンスに乗じるVietnamese: tranh thủ kiếm lời - tận dụng để kiếm lợiKorean: 기회를 이용해 이익을 얻다 - (남의) 상황을 이용하다Turkish: fırsatı paraya çevirmek - bir durumdan çıkar sağlamakUrdu: فائدہ اٹھانا - موقع سے پیسہ کماناIndonesian: memanfaatkan situasi untuk keuntungan - mengambil kesempatan
Example Sentences
They tried to cash in on the holiday season by selling decorations.
basic
Some companies cash in on popular movies by making similar products.
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He tried to cash in on his fame by writing a book.
basic
Everyone wants to cash in on the latest tech boom.
natural
You're just trying to cash in on her success, aren't you?
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After the story went viral, several brands tried to cash in on the buzz.
natural