rolling in (something)

idiom

informal
: having a large amount of (something)
They were rolling in money/cash.
"What did you mean when you said they are rolling in (the) dough?" "They're rich."

Examples of rolling in (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Early voting starts on March 19, and absentee ballots are already rolling in. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 As votes from Super Tuesday's primaries and caucuses are rolling in from across the country, Utah's Republican caucus results are held up amid chaos at the precincts across the state. USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024 Only Liberty City seemed frozen in time, and then the bulldozers started rolling in. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2024 Saul Young/News Sentinel, Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Ben Farber, 3, stands after rolling in the snow on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Brentwood, Tenn. David Baratz, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024 Closures started rolling in late Monday and early Tuesday due to the extreme cold. Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2024 If the cinnamon-sugar won't stick properly, brush the dough balls lightly with water before rolling in the mixture to coat. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023 In healthcare, there is often a lag from the time claims are incurred to the time the medical bills start rolling in. Mehb Khoja, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 As the stars began rolling in at the 2023 Emmys, The Bear star stole one moment to help out her pal, Better Call Saul's Rhea Seehorn, with her glam, fixing her makeup amid the hustle and bustle. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024

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“Rolling in (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rolling%20in%20%28something%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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