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cash in one's chips

/kæʃ ɪn wʌnz tʃɪps/

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/kæʃ ɪn wʌnz tʃɪps/C1slang
  • ruНеформальная идиома, означающая умереть, или в контексте азартных игр — обменять фишки на деньги и выйти из игры.

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.

    ruУмереть

    • 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.

    ruОбналичить фишки

    • 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.