rolling in
roll in
1. To arrive somewhere, especially casually or late. The test had already begun when John rolled in, cool as a breeze. If we don't hit much traffic, I'd say we'll be rolling in around 9 or so.
2. To arrive at a steady, unstoppable pace. The money will be rolling in if we can tap into this market. I hear there's a big storm rolling in tomorrow morning.
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roll in (something)
To have or have something coming in vast amounts. (Usually said of money, and mostly used in the continuous tense.) I wouldn't worry too much about the Smiths. They're rolling in cash. She's rolling in endorsements right now, but that doesn't mean she has the votes.
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rolling in (something)
Having something in abundance, typically money. I hear her father is rolling in money, so I wouldn't be too worried about her future. Once we get this plan underway, we'll be rolling in dough in no time!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
rolling in something
and rolling in money; rolling in itFig. having large amounts of something, usually money. That family is rolling in money. Bob doesn't need to earn money. He's rolling in it.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- roll in
- roll in (something)
- fan the breeze
- shoot the breeze
- bat the breeze
- breeze
- drop in to say hello
- mention (something) in passing
- mention in passing
- shoot hoops