in the chips

in the chips

slang Wealthy, especially unexpectedly. You're in the chips now that you got the inheritance from Aunt Louise. Thanks to that huge court settlement, I'm in the chips now.See also: chip

in the chips

Fig. wealthy; having lots of money. (Having lots of gambling chips.) I'm in the chips this month. Let's go squander it. If I were in the chips, I'd buy a Rolls Royce.See also: chip

in the chips

mod. wealthy; with lots of money. I’m in the chips this month. Let’s go squander it. See also: chip