Phrasal verb "to rake in"

[zaghal]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #84 "ESL Prepositions", question 7

Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett must be making a fortune. They're clearly raking ......... over $1,000,000 a year.

(a) up
(b) in
(c) on
(d) out

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #84 "ESL Prepositions", answer 7

Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett must be making a fortune. They're clearly raking in over $1,000,000 a year.

Correct answer: (b) in

Your answer was: incorrect
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett must be making a fortune. They're clearly raking up over $1,000,000 a year.
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Hi, what does "raking in" mean?

thank you

zaghal

[Conchita]

The phrasal verb 'to rake in' means to earn a lot of money. If someone is raking it in, it means that they are making a fortune.

[Rishi070]

Hi Conchita,
how do you do?
I am doing awfully poor in 'phrasal verb'. not confident. but no worry. I am up to tame it. would you please provide me a link which can help me.
thanks a lot.

[Conchita]

Hi Rishi, how do you do?

Maybe you could start with this list:

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/phrasals.htm

Have fun!