Question of the Day #582

The gas and mining sector were declared an “essential service” and, unlike most sectors right now, are currently rolling in dough and the government still gave it $29 billion in subsidies.

From the 1st paragraph of the section "Gaslighting the electorate" from this article at Green Left.

上記の文で、rolling in doughの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "rolling in dough" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

《be ～》金がうなっている

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

Exceptionally wealthy; having large amounts of money to spend.

Examples

• I hear her father is rolling in dough, so I wouldn't be too worried about her future.
• Once we get this plan underway, we'll be rolling in dough in no time!
• "What did you mean when you said they are rolling in (the) dough?" "They're rich".
• I want this guy thinking that we're rolling in dough already.
• And we're renting out a room in our house because we're rolling in dough?

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