Go in a pot

[drdeng]

Actually the phrase was found in John Grisham's novel The Summons. When discussions were held between two brothers as to how to handle the house his father had lived in, the dialogue is as follows: "He left us the house," Ray said. "What happens to it?" "We'll sell it if you want. The money goes in a pot with everything else. Fifty percent will go for estate taxes. Probate will take a year." Please tell me what the meaning of "goes in a pot" is in this context.

[sgeandhu]

the money from the sale is added to all other monies (bank accounts insurance etc) and then shared out...rather like cooking meat and veg together in the same pot, which people then eat out of

[Quizmonster]

Well, there you are! The meaning is exactly as I illustrated in your earlier question...ie money put into a common collection or 'kitty'