cash in one's chips

• Expresión informal que significa morir, o en el contexto del juego — cambiar las fichas por dinero y retirarse.

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.

   Estirar la pata

   • 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.

   liquidar activos

   • 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.