1. [for money and merchandise to be exchanged] very rapidly, quickly and in large amounts

1. What a busy day. We took in money hand over fist.

2. They were buying things hand over f ist.

3. Business was good and we were making money hand over fist.

4. Warners and CBS Studios made money hand over fist.

5. Paul’s candy was such a success at the fair, his stall was always busy with buyers. He was taking in money hand over fist, faster than he could count it.