Meaning of one's ship comes in | Babel Free

Definitions

1. One makes or comes into possession of a significant amount of money.
   idiomatic
2. One is successful.
   idiomatic

Examples

“I often wish I had the money the eggs and chickens bring; but, when I say so, father answers I shall when his ship comes in. When I was younger, I really thought he owned a ship, which would one day come into port.”

“He is heir to some property and prefers to loaf at saloons until his ship comes in. In the meantime, the wife's parents practically support her and her children.”

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