Meaning trap
bring in
earn or generate money
to earn or produce a particular amount of money.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
to earn or produce a particular amount of money.
Another meaning of 'bring in' is 'introduce or implement'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Her online shop brings in about $500 a month.
Tourism brings in a significant amount of money to my country every year, which helps support local businesses.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The shop brings in of £2000 a month.
Say: The shop brings in £2000 a month.
'Bring in' takes the amount directly — no 'of'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Bring in' is the everyday verb for money earned; 'generates income' is business-report register.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
bring in + money
- extra cash
- a steady income
- £2000 a month
- revenue
Don't confuse it
Related
Other meanings and phrases to compare.
- bring in (introduce or implement) — Another meaning of 'bring in' is 'introduce or implement'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.