cash in one's chips

• Idiome informel signifiant mourir, ou dans le contexte des jeux d'argent, échanger ses jetons contre de l'argent et quitter la partie.

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.

   casser sa pipe

   • 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.

   réaliser ses actifs

   • 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.