to cash in one's chips
01
to die, often after a long life or struggle
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Humorous
Idiom
Informal
例子
After a long and adventurous life, the explorer cashed in his chips, leaving behind a legacy of exploration.
The elderly woman, who had been battling a terminal illness, decided it was time to cash in her chips with dignity.
02
to exchange the currency one has gained in a gambling game for real money once the game is over
例子
Andy cashed in his chips as soon as business started to slow down.
