Suddenly, old friends come out of the woodwork when you win money.
come out of the woodwork
idiomTo appear or emerge unexpectedly or inexplicably, frequently in large numbers or quantity.
Origin
disputed originFrom the idea of insects crawling out from inside the woodwork in a house.
As soon as the company announced the new project, critics came out of the woodwork to complain about the budget.
Following the controversial public statement, long-forgotten rivals and anonymous detractors seemed to come out of the woodwork to challenge his leadership.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blend into the woodwork
To become unnoticed and seem to disappear.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
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come alive
to become responsive and animated.