Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

laugh-all-the-way-to-the-bank

idiom

lɑːf ɔːl ðə weɪ tu ðə bæŋk

Definition

To be very happy about a financial gain or profit, especially when it seems effortless or surprising.

Examples

When the company’s stock skyrocketed, the investors were laughing all the way to the bank.
She sold her old car for a great price, leaving her laughing all the way to the bank.

Meaning

This phrase means to feel joy or satisfaction because of receiving a significant amount of money, often from a situation that was not expected to be profitable.