laugh all the way to the bank

Idioms  

1. Also, cried all the way to the bank. Exult in a financial gain from something that had either been derided or thought worthless. For example, You may not think much of this comedian, but he's laughing all the way to the bank. Despite the seeming difference between laugh and cry, the two terms are virtually synonymous, the one with cry being used ironically and laugh straightforwardly. [c. 1960]

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Example Sentences

That’s their game: Right-wing pundits encourage self-harm in their audiences, and they laugh all the way to the bank while doing it.

From Salon

“Pennsylvania families are sick and tired of digging deeper into their wallets for their weekly grocery runs while corporate CEOs laugh all the way to the bank. I’m fighting to crack down on shrinkflation and hold corporations accountable for these deceptive practices.”

From Salon

"The water companies know they can laugh all the way to the bank because the government won't take action."

From BBC

“Laugh all the way to the bank, Amy. Your fellow women of Jeopardy have your back,” tweeted former contestant Christy Karras.

From Washington Times

Her husband will continue to hide out and laugh all the way to the bank.

From Washington Post