when someone's ship comes in
when (one's) ship comes in
When one becomes wealthy and/or successful. When my ship comes in, I'm moving out of this disgusting little apartment first thing!
See also: come, ship
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
when someone's ship comes in (or home)
when someone's fortune is made.This expression dates back to the period of Britain's maritime empire, when the safe arrival of a valuable cargo meant an instant fortune for the owner and those who had shares in the enterprise.
See also: come, ship
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- when (one's) ship comes in
- when my ship comes in
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- when your ship/boat comes in
- (one's) ship comes in
- break ship
- be broad in the beam
- broad in the beam