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cash in one's chips

idiom
Meaning

To discontinue an activity, accepting whatever gains or losses one has incurred; to give up.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am tired of this project and ready to cash in my chips.

CONTEXTUAL

After losing money on the stock for months, he decided to cash in his chips and sell everything.

COMPLEX

Realizing that the market had turned against his strategy, the investor chose to cash in his chips rather than risk further losses.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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