Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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

idiom

/tə lɑːf ɔːl ðə weɪ tu ðə bæŋk/

Definition

To be very happy because you have made a lot of money, especially in a situation where others may be losing money.

Examples

After selling the property at a high price, he was laughing all the way to the bank.
She invested in the right startup and is now laughing all the way to the bank.
When his competitors went under, he knew he could laugh all the way to the bank with his successful business.

Meaning

This phrase suggests a sense of triumph and satisfaction, particularly in a financial context, where someone is profiting while others might be struggling or failing.