cash in one's chips: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  USUKGeneralinformalidiomatic
  • To die; to pass away (idiomatic extension from redeeming gambling chips).

  Examples

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  • After battling illness for years, the old musician finally cashed in his chips last night.

    Después de luchar contra la enfermedad durante años, el viejo músico falleció anoche.

  • When Grandpa cashed in his chips, the whole family gathered to celebrate his life.

    Cuando el abuelo falleció, toda la familia se reunió para celebrar su vida.

  • Nobody expected him to cash in his chips so soon, but his passing was peaceful.

    Nadie esperaba que muriera tan pronto, pero su fallecimiento fue pacífico.

• 2.

  USUKGeneralinformalidiomatic
  • To give up, resign, or withdraw from an activity or position; to accept defeat or stop participating.

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  • After years on the team, she decided to cash in her chips and retire from professional sports.

    Después de años en el equipo, decidió renunciar y retirarse del deporte profesional.

  • He cashed in his chips as CEO, handing over the company leadership to a younger executive.

    Renunció a su cargo como CEO, entregando el liderazgo de la empresa a un ejecutivo más joven.

  • Are you thinking about cashing in your chips and leaving the project early?

    ¿Estás pensando en renunciar y dejar el proyecto antes de tiempo?