He plans to buy a boat once his ship comes in.
one's ship comes in
idiomOne makes or comes into possession of a significant amount of money.
Origin
disputed originMerchants used to send goods abroad on ships to be sold, receiving the money when the ships returned.
She invested all her savings in that small company, hoping that one day her ship would come in.
After years of struggling to make ends meet, he finally received the inheritance that ensured his ship had truly come in.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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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”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.