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Definition |
suddenly acquire a significant amount of
money |
Examples |
1) Lucy's life took an unexpected turn when she
came into money through an anonymous benefactor. 2)
Elvin's luck turned around when he unexpectedly
came into money through a lottery win. |
Etymology |
The term is closely tied to the meanings of
its constituent words. |
Synonyms |
receive a windfall, gain a financial boon |