marry into money



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marry into money

To become wealthy or financially secure by marrying someone who is wealthy or has a wealthy family. Ever since he married into money, George has been flaunting all of the exotic vacations he and his new wife take. During college, when I had barely enough money to eat each day, I vowed that someday I'd marry into money and start living a much more comfortable life.
See also: marry, money

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alease-English
DevanDEV-ənEnglish (Modern)
Gordian-History
LeonieLE-o-nee (German), lay-o-NEE (Dutch)German, Dutch
Xochilt-Spanish
Jan (3)-Medieval English