Laughed All the Way to the Bank 💸
Definition
Laughed all the way to the bank: To earn a significant amount of money, usually in a way that might be considered somewhat unexpected, controversial or amusing, causing one to laugh rather than the more expected emotions such as surprise or humility.
Related and Similar Terms
- Cried All the Way to the Bank: Feeling sad about something that ostensibly should make one happy — making a lot of money, but not enjoying it.
- Cash Cow: A reliable source of money.
- Made a Killing: Earned a large amount of money quickly.
- Rolling in Dough: Being exceptionally wealthy.
- Minting Money: Generating large amounts of money, often easily.
Synonyms
- Cashed In
- Hit the Jackpot
- Struck It Rich
- Cleaned Up
Antonyms
- Cried All the Way to the Bank
- Went Broke
- Lost a Fortune
Humor-Filled Quotes
“Whoever said money can’t buy happiness didn’t know where to shop.” — Gertrude Stein
“Before you speak, make sure your tongue is connected to your brain—and your bank account!” — Anonymous
Proverbs
- “A penny saved is a penny earned.”
- “Time is money.”
- “The early bird catches the worm.”
Fun Variations
- Grinned all the way to the vault.
- Chuckled through the deposit slip.
Literature, Books, Songs & Movies
- Books: “The Millionaire Next Door” by Thomas Stanley, “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill
- Movies: “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013), “Jerry Maguire” (1996)
- Songs: “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA, “Rich Girl” by Hall & Oates
- Poetry: “Let America Be America Again” by Langston Hughes (for its core economic themes)
Quizzes
### Which of these is closely related to "laughed all the way to the bank"?
- [x] Made a killing
- [ ] Scratching my head
- [ ] Spilling the beans
> **Explanation:** "Made a killing" means earning a lot of money quickly and aligns well with "laughed all the way to the bank."
### Which phrase implies making money rapidly?
- [ ] Rolling stones
- [ ] Spilled milk
- [x] Struck it rich
> **Explanation:** "Struck it rich" means coming into considerable wealth suddenly, often used similarly to "laughed all the way to the bank."
### True or False: 'Rolling in the dough' is synonymous with being wealthy
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** "Rolling in the dough" humorously implies having a large sum of money.
Farewell, dear wordsmith! May your way to the bank be always paved with laughter and good fortune. Until we meet again in the land of letters and idioms!
Kindly, L. A. Chuckles
