How do you use "Quids In" in a sentence?

If we sell these at full price, we'll be quids in. Got a refund AND kept the item—quids in!

Quids In

Q: What does "Quids In" mean?

In profit, making money Having made a good deal or unexpectedly gained money. British expression suggesting you've come out ahead financially.

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Meaning: In profit, making money

赚钱了、有利可图

Con ganancias, ganando dinero

儲かっている、利益を得ている

이득을 보다, 돈을 벌다

Having made a good deal or unexpectedly gained money. British expression suggesting you've come out ahead financially.

做了一笔好买卖或意外获利。英式表达，暗示你在经济上占了便宜。

Haber hecho un buen negocio o haber ganado dinero inesperadamente. Expresión británica que sugiere que has salido ganando económicamente.

いい取引をしたり、思いがけずお金を得たりした状態。金銭的に得をしたことを示すイギリス英語の表現。

좋은 거래를 하거나 뜻밖에 돈을 벌게 된 상태. 재정적으로 이득을 봤다는 뜻의 영국식 표현.

Examples

If we sell these at full price, we'll be quids in.
如果按原价卖这些，我们就赚了
si vendemos esto al precio completo, saldremos ganando
定価で売れば、丸儲けだ
정가에 팔면 떼돈을 벌 거야.
Got a refund AND kept the item—quids in!
退了钱还留着东西——赚大了！
me devolvieron el dinero Y me quedé con el artículo, ¡qué chollo!
返金された上に商品もそのまま——丸儲けだ！
환불받은 데다 물건도 그대로——완전 남는 장사야!

Pronunciation

/kwɪdz ɪn/

Usage Guide

Context: deals, bargains

Tone: pleased

✓ Do Say

When you profit
当你获利时
cuando obtienes beneficio
利益が出たとき
이득을 봤을 때

✗ Don't Say

Formal business
正式商务场合不使用
En negocios formales
フォーマルなビジネスの場では使わない
공식적인 비즈니스 상황

Common Mistakes

Not about cash in hand

Origin & History

British slang from 'quid' meaning pound sterling, popularized mid-20th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Mid 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Working/middle

Pop culture: British TV

Regional notes: Distinctly British.

Variations

Be quids in