Laugh all the way to the bank

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To make a lot of money, especially in a way that others find dishonest or unattractive.

John sold his old, battered car for a surprisingly high price. He was laughing all the way to the bank.
Visual representation of "laugh all the way to the bank" - To make a lot of money, especially in a way that others find dishonest or unattractive.

Often appears as...

  • he's laughing all the way to the bank
  • starts laughing all the way to the bank

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "laugh all the way to the bank"
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Situational Use

Use when somebody gains a significant benefit, often unexpectedly or easily.

Illustration for Situational Use
She bought the painting for $50, and when it was appraised at $10,000, she was laughing all the way to the bank.
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Possible Negative

It can imply the money was earned in a way that might be seen as immoral or unfair by others.

Illustration for Possible Negative
Though his tactics were questionable, he was laughing all the way to the bank after the deal.
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Figurative Expression

Understand it's a figure of speech; one doesn't literally laugh to a bank.

Illustration for Figurative Expression
They won the contract over the bigger companies, laughing all the way to the bank.
Visual representation of the word "Laugh all the way to the bank"

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