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Englishbe rolling in it
Meaning: To be very rich.
Example: “Since the sale of the company, they've been rolling in it.”
Origin: Short for "rolling in money," as if having so much one could roll around in it. The phrase is found from the late 18th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Rouler sur l'or Literally: To roll on gold- French: Doré sur tranche Literally: Gilded on the edge
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