rolling in (something)

idiom

informal

: having a large amount of (something)

They were rolling in money/cash.

"What did you mean when you said they are rolling in (the) dough?" "They're rich."

Examples of rolling in (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Menendezes allegedly accepted a Mercedes-Benz convertible and a $23,000 payment to cover a mortgage debt, with gifts rolling in before and after their October 2020 nuptials. —

Salvador Rizzo, Washington Post, 9 July 2024 George Washington, Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson have to be rolling in their graves right now. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 June 2024 When the revenue started rolling in from these stellar customers who were happy with my work, none of the other stuff mattered. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 June 2024 Both social media companies plan to implement special protocols on Tuesday as election results begin rolling in. —

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“Rolling in (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rolling%20in%20%28something%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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