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]
laugh (someone or something) out of court. laugh (someone or something) to scorn. laugh a minute. laugh about. laugh about (something) laugh all the way to the bank. laugh and grow fat. laugh and the (whole) world laughs with you (; weep and you weep alone) laugh and the world laughs with you.