cash in hand

• Pagamento feito em dinheiro vivo, geralmente em notas e moedas, e não por cheque, cartão ou transferência digital. Costuma implicar pagamento imediato e não rastreável.

Payment made in physical currency, typically banknotes and coins, rather than by cheque, card, or digital transfer. Often implies immediate, untraceable payment.

1. Payment in cashB1informal

   Payment made with physical money (notes and coins) rather than by check, card, or bank transfer.

   Pagamento em dinheiro

   • The plumber only accepts cash in hand for small jobs.
   • She paid the gardener cash in hand to avoid paperwork.
   • Many small businesses prefer cash in hand transactions.

2. Unofficial or undeclared paymentB2informalbritish

   Payment made without official records, often to avoid taxes or administrative fees.

   Dinheiro por fora

   • He was offered the job with cash in hand, no contract.
   • Working cash in hand means you don't pay income tax.
   • The builder asked to be paid cash in hand for the repair.