Question

in_the_loop_760 when one gets an unexpected lucky gift, especially money The expression probably originates from merchants who made their wealth when their goods came into port on a ship.

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WAIT FOR (ONE’S) SHIP TO COME IN Just give me a little more time to pay back the money I owe you. I don’t have it right now, but I will when my ship comes in.They keep saying that all their problems will be solved when they get rich. They’re always waiting for their ship to come in, but it never will. Money

Id	in_the_loop_760
Idiom	WAIT FOR (ONE’S) SHIP TO COME IN
Definition	when one gets an unexpected lucky gift, especially money
Examples	Just give me a little more time to pay back the money I owe you. I don’t have it right now, but I will when my ship comes in. They keep saying that all their problems will be solved when they get rich. They’re always waiting for their ship to come in, but it never will.
Extra Info	The expression probably originates from merchants who made their wealth when their goods came into port on a ship.
Category	Money

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