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 Biden rolling in money but donors having 2016 flashbacks As the Gaza debate continues to divide Democrats, some are having flashbacks of Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign with the prospect of disenchanted voters torpedoing the president’s reelection efforts. USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024 That first-tier punk classic got the party rolling in high style, as Diggle and company — drummer Danny Farrant, bassist Chris Remington and guitarist/backing vocalist Mani Perazzoli — displayed an intensity and energy level that only seemed to grow greater as the set progressed. Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024 Not much moisture is accompanying the next front rolling in and the NWS does not expect any extreme weather events. David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2024 Sacramento is rolling in deals for National Burrito Day. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024 Pick: Colorado No. 1 USC vs. No. 5 Baylor USC kept on rolling in the first two rounds with decisive wins over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Kansas. Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024 The next step was a brick-and-mortar store in Bowling Green and the second truck rolling in Louisville. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024 Election results will start rolling in at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and be updated until March 26. Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 Iowa is among the states where results are rolling in on Super Tuesday, with the president sailing to an easy victory in the Hawkeye State. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Mar. 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 26 Apr. 2024.

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