cash in one's chips

• Informelle Redewendung mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: sterben oder, im Glücksspielkontext, Chips gegen Geld tauschen und aus dem Spiel aussteigen.

An informal idiom meaning to die, or in gambling contexts, to exchange gambling chips for money and leave the game.

1. C2slangamerican

   A euphemistic or slang expression meaning to die.

   Sterben

   • The old gangster finally cashed in his chips.
   • After a long illness, he cashed in his chips peacefully.
   • I'm not ready to cash in my chips just yet.

2. Sell or liquidate assetsC1informalamerican

   To sell one's possessions or investments, especially to get money.

   Vermögenswerte verkaufen

   • He decided to cash in his chips and retire early.
   • They cashed in their chips and moved to a smaller house.
   • After the stock market boom, she cashed in her chips for a profit.