Laugh all the way to the bank
phrase
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.
Often appears as...
- he's laughing all the way to the bank
- starts laughing all the way to the bank
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
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.
Often appears as...
- he's laughing all the way to the bank
- starts laughing all the way to the bank
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Use
Use when somebody gains a significant benefit, often unexpectedly or easily.
She bought the painting for $50, and when it was appraised at $10,000, she was laughing all the way to the bank.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Negative
It can imply the money was earned in a way that might be seen as immoral or unfair by others.
Though his tactics were questionable, he was laughing all the way to the bank after the deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expression
Understand it's a figure of speech; one doesn't literally laugh to a bank.
They won the contract over the bigger companies, laughing all the way to the bank.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Use
Use when somebody gains a significant benefit, often unexpectedly or easily.
She bought the painting for $50, and when it was appraised at $10,000, she was laughing all the way to the bank.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Negative
It can imply the money was earned in a way that might be seen as immoral or unfair by others.
Though his tactics were questionable, he was laughing all the way to the bank after the deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expression
Understand it's a figure of speech; one doesn't literally laugh to a bank.
They won the contract over the bigger companies, laughing all the way to the bank.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Use
Use when somebody gains a significant benefit, often unexpectedly or easily.
She bought the painting for $50, and when it was appraised at $10,000, she was laughing all the way to the bank.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Negative
It can imply the money was earned in a way that might be seen as immoral or unfair by others.
Though his tactics were questionable, he was laughing all the way to the bank after the deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expression
Understand it's a figure of speech; one doesn't literally laugh to a bank.
They won the contract over the bigger companies, laughing all the way to the bank.
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