cry all the way to the bank: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To profit financially despite public criticism, loss, or apparent failure; to benefit from a situation while others complain about it.
- To continue to receive payment or make a profit even though one appears to be disadvantaged or criticized.
Examples
BetaDespite the harsh reviews, the author was crying all the way to the bank thanks to impressive book sales.
Malgré les critiques sévères, l'auteur riait jusqu'à la banque grâce aux ventes impressionnantes de livres.
They might complain about the new regulations, but the company is still crying all the way to the bank with record profits.
Ils peuvent se plaindre des nouvelles réglementations, mais l'entreprise continue de faire fortune malgré tout.
Even though some investors were skeptical, the startup cried all the way to the bank after securing major funding.
Bien que certains investisseurs étaient sceptiques, la startup a fait fortune après avoir obtenu un financement important.
Examples:
- EN: "Let the opposition have their high ratings while we cry all the way to the bank.ES: "Qué más da si la competencia tiene más audiencia. Nosotros tenemos más dinero.
- EN: Yeah, I cry all the way to the bank, okay?ES: Sí, lloraré camino del banco, ¿vale?
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Source: Wiktionary