T-learning # Idiom
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to be rolling in it

Choose the correct definition a, b or c.

a) to be extremely rich

Well done ! That’s the right answer.

If you say that someone is ‘rolling in it’ or is ‘rolling in money’, you mean that they are very rich. The expression is considered slang and used in informal contexts.

French translation

Être plein aux as, blindé, pété de thunes

How NOT to translate : *rouler dedans

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Examples in context

‘Kim K, Chris Rock, Vanessa Hudgens Attend Pharrell’s Hotel Launch

Pharrell Williams now has his very own hotel where you let the good times roll — and that’s exactly what Hollywood’s finest flew out to do … with some of the biggest names in town.

The singer/producer was on hand Friday in Miami with his biz partner, David Grutman, for the launch of their joint venture … a little place they call the Goodtime Hotel, which is right by the beach.

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It’s been a while since we’ve seen so many stars come together like this — of course, the vaccine rollout is in full flux … so we might have to get used to this sorta sight again.

As for Pharrell and Grutman, it looks like they’re rolling in it … or at least are about to be, anyway. Congrats !’

Native Newspot, 17 April 2021

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Everyday usage

If they can afford this house, they must be rolling in it.

He’s only 30 and he’s rolling in it.

EnglishTonic and Claramedia, 14 May 2021

b) to be very lucky

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c) to be disloyal

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