chip in (redirected from chip something in)

chip in (on something) and chip something in (on something)

1. to contribute a small amount of money to a fund that will be used to buy something. Could you chip in a dollar on the gift, please?

2. chip in (on something) (for someone) to contribute money toward a gift for someone. Would you please chip in on the present for Richard? Will you chip in for Randy?

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chip in (with something) (on something) (for someone) and chip in (with something) (for something) (for someone); chip something in (on something) (for someone)

to contribute money for a gift for someone. Would you like to chip in with a little cash on a gift for Carol? I will chip in a little with you on a gift for Carol. Would you chip in with a few bucks for a gift for Carol? Would you chip a few bucks in on a gift for Carol? Would you care to chip in on a gift for the teacher? Yes, I'd be happy to chip in.

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chip in (something)

to pay for part of something with other people They each chipped in $50 to take their parents out to dinner at a fine restaurant.

See also: chip