work the oracle

To manipulate something for one's personal gain (often financially). Primarily heard in UK. In order to win that much money gambling, he must have worked the oracle.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Aristaios	-	Greek Mythology
TjaŠA	-	Slovene
Stacie	STAY-see	English
Shimon	-	Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Gibbs	[gibz]
Ibb	-	Medieval English