rake it in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To make a lot of money.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Budget hotels are raking it in as business people feel the crunch.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rake it in” mean?
To make a lot of money.
Is “rake it in” formal or informal?
rake it in is generally slang.