Meaning of the word "cash in your chips" in English
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cash in your chips
US /kæʃ ɪn jʊər tʃɪps/
UK /kæʃ ɪn jʊər tʃɪps/
Idiom
1.
to sell something, especially shares, in order to get money
Example:
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He decided to cash in his chips and sell his stock before the market crashed.
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After years of hard work, she finally decided to cash in her chips and retire.
2.
to die
Example:
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After a long illness, he finally cashed in his chips.
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The old dog, after a happy life, cashed in his chips peacefully in his sleep.
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