be rolling in it

be rolling in it

To be exceptionally wealthy. "It" refers to money, with the image being that of one literally rolling around in piles of cash. I hear her father is rolling in it, so I wouldn't be too worried about her future. Once we get this plan underway, we'll be rolling in it in no time! These companies are all rolling in it, so they can afford the very best legal teams in the world. What hope does an ordinary guy like me have against them in a court of law?
See also: roll
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be rolling in it

or

be rolling in money

INFORMAL
COMMON If someone is rolling in it or is rolling in money, they are very rich. Don't worry about the cost — soon you'll be rolling in it. Jessica's parents are obviously rolling in money.
See also: roll
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2012

be rolling (in it or in money)

be very rich. informal
Rolling in (i.e. ‘turning over and over in’) here has the sense of ‘luxuriating in’. The idea of wallowing in riches has been current since the late 16th century.
See also: roll
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