cash in

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To exchange for money; to take advantage

兑现;利用(机会)
Cobrar, canjear por dinero; aprovecharse
現金化する、(機会を)利用する
현금화하다, (기회를) 이용하다

To convert to cash or exploit an opportunity.

换成现金或利用机会获利。
Convertir en efectivo o sacar partido de una oportunidad.
現金に換える、またはチャンスを活かす。
현금으로 바꾸거나 기회를 활용하는 것.
Base verb: cash
Particle: in
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. He cashed in his shares.
    他把股票兑现了
    Vendió sus acciones
    彼は株を現金化した
    그는 주식을 현금화했다.
  2. She cashed in on her fame.
    她利用了自己的名气
    Sacó partido de su fama
    彼女は名声を利用した
    그녀는 자신의 명성을 이용했다.
  3. Time to cash in your chips.
    该兑换筹码了
    Es hora de canjear las fichas
    チップを換金する時だ
    칩을 환전할 때다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: profit, exploitation

Tone: opportunistic

✓ Do Say

  • Cash in on it
    利用这个机会
    Aprovechaos
    それを利用しなよ
    그것을 이용하다

Origin & History

From exchanging tokens for cash.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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