cash in hand
Undeclared income that is not taxed or put through a bank.
The white van man only takes cash in hand.
cash-in-hand
Being paid cash, rather than the money being deposited into a bank account. This also prevents taxes being deducted.
Matt: Hey man, I just got paid.
Craig: Hey, i'll come with you to get the money out.
Matt: No need, I get paid cash-in-hand.
Craig: Hey, i'll come with you to get the money out.
Matt: No need, I get paid cash-in-hand.