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Phrasal verb "to rake in"



 
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Phrasal verb "to rake in" Sun Jul 16, 2006 23:28 pm  Phrasal verb "to rake in"
 

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

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To rake in Sun Jul 16, 2006 23:59 pm  To rake in
 

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.
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