when someone's ship comes in
idiomPart ofship
when someone's ship comes in — idiom
1. the time when someone finally becomes successful or wealthy, often after a long
1.idiom
Definition
the time when someone finally becomes successful or wealthy, often after a long wait
Example
Owen is still waiting for his ship to come in, hoping his invention will sell.
When my ship comes in, I'll travel around the world first class.