Cash in your chips

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Casino Origins

The phrase originates from casinos where players exchange chips for money when they're done.

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He played blackjack all night and finally went to cash in his chips.

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Literal Use

Used literally when talking about actual casino chips being turned into cash.

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Sarah just left the casino to cash in her chips.

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Success Cue

Often implies leaving after achieving success, typically in gambling.

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After hitting the jackpot, he decided to cash in his chips.

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