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
PhilomÈNe	-	French
HermÍNio	-	Portuguese
Yamuna	-	Tamil, Indian, Telugu
Coleman	['kəulmən]
Robbie	['rɔbi]
Iro	-	Greek