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when one's ship comes in

when one's ship comes in
When one has made one's fortune, as in When my ship comes in I'll get a Mercedes or better. This term alludes to ships returning from far-off places with a cargo of valuables. It may be obsolescent. [Mid-1800s]

when (one's) address comes in

When one becomes affluent and/or successful. When my address comes in, I'm affective out of this abominable little accommodation aboriginal thing!Learn more: come, ship

when one's address comes in

When one has fabricated one's fortune, as in When my address comes in I'll get a Mercedes or better. This appellation alludes to ships abiding from abroad places with a burden of valuables. It may be obsolescent. [Mid-1800s] Learn more: come, ship

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