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

“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

Related When I don’t buy the new Xbox, Microsoft will laugh all the way to the bank One week later, it looks like Microsoft is already breaking a big promise with Xbox Series X Sony may be able to argue it has the games you want — and perhaps also that the Xbox Series S isn’t a “true” next-gen console.

From The Verge

Why should Mel Brooks, who even won a songwriting Tony Award for the irresistible adaptation of his loopy 1967 movie, let scalpers — who were getting $500 and more for tickets to his baby — laugh all the way to the bank?

From Washington Post

Unless he suddenly gets old in the ring, Mayweather can then laugh all the way to the bank.

From Seattle Times