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Difference between Put one’s money in something and Put one’s money on something

admin Confusing Phrases

put one’s money in something—invest one’s money in a business in the hope of gain:

  • People are advised not to put their money in companies where there is a high risk.

put one’s money on something—(also: lay one’s money on something)

1. stake a sum of money on smth. such as a sporting event:

  • If you’ve got any sense, you’ll put your money on that horse I told you of.

2. favor smth.; expect smth. to succeed:

  • I haven’t really seen any technology to this date that I would put my money on.