come into money

come into (some) money

To obtain money suddenly, often through inheritance. I heard that she came into some money when her grandfather died.

See also: come, money

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come into (some) money

 and come into a (small) fortune

to get some money unexpectedly, usually by inheritance. She came into a lot of money when she turned twenty. I hope I can come into some money some day.

See also: come, money

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