Idiom meaning, usage examples, facts
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LAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK
to be proved right or successful in the face of scorn, particularly as regards money
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1. No one wanted to invest in Paul’s scheme to make money, because they thought it sounded crazy. When it worked, he laughed all the way to the bank.
2. People think Mrs. Walker is silly to save money now for her retirement, but she’ll laugh all the way to the bank when she has a comfortable lifestyle later. Compare to: have the last laugh. The expression suggests that the person who triumphs enjoys laughing at those who doubted him while he takes the fruits of his success (money) to the bank. He will be the rich one. 53 |
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