Phrase guide

out of the money

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Of an option, yielding a loss if exercised.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: securities

Topics: business, finance

Examples

  • It's two bucks out of the money now, but it still has three weeks until expiration.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

Failing to achieve a sufficiently high ranking in a contest to earn money (for oneself, or for those who have placed a bet).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: in the money

History

Etymology

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