roll in
Britishverb
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(adverb) to arrive in abundance or in large numbers
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informal (adverb) to arrive at one's destination
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informal (preposition) to abound or luxuriate in (wealth, money, etc)
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(adverb; also tr) hockey to return (the ball) to play after it has crossed the touchline
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Retire for the night, as in It's time to roll in—we'll see you in the morning .
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Add, as in She tried to roll in several new clauses, but the publisher would not agree .
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Arrive, flow, or pour in, as in The football fans have been rolling in since this morning .
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Enjoy ample amounts of, especially of wealth, as in Ask the Newmans for a donation—they're rolling in money . This idiom alludes to having so much of something that one can roll around in it (as a pig might roll in mud). It is sometimes put as rolling in it , the it meaning money. [Late 1700s] Also see roll in the aisles ; roll in the hay .
Example Sentences
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As Wednesday's high retreats eastwards, the next area of low pressure will roll in bringing cloud and rain on Thursday.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
If I were running a brand in the data-center space, I’d be in that community posting behind-the-scenes shots of my meticulously organized cabling and watching the comments roll in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
That’s a bit of a stretch, particularly given the market jumped Monday on news of the accord—but a rally doesn’t need much excuse to roll in the current environment.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Experts are urging patience as primary tallies begin to roll in Tuesday evening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
She did the same thing when I tried to roll in the rubber band box.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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