be rolling in it
Meaning: To be very rich.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Example: “Since the sale of the company, they've been rolling in it.”
Category: Daily Life
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
More idioms — Daily Life
- be worth one's weight in gold — To be extremely valuable or useful.
- the flip side of the coin — The opposite, usually less pleasant, aspect of something.
- a den of thieves — A place full of dishonest people.
- in the arms of Morpheus — Asleep.
- take someone at their word — To believe someone, or to act on exactly what they said.
- money makes the world go round — Money is what drives everything.
More English idioms
- all bark and no bite — Threatening or boastful but not actually dangerous.
- the eighth wonder of the world — Something extraordinary, often said ironically.
- talk the hind legs off a donkey — To talk endlessly.
- cut the Gordian knot — To solve a complicated problem with a bold, simple action.
- pick a fight — To deliberately start an argument or fight.
- in someone's good books — In favor with someone.
From our compliments & insults
- Eres un aguafiestas — You're a killjoy — you pour cold water on everyone's fun the moment you arrive.
- ¡Qué cara más dura! — You've got incredible nerve and cheek — the audacity is almost impressive.
- Es un/una pesado/a — A dreadful bore — their company feels like carrying extra weight.