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
Kayleigh	KAY-lee	English (Modern)
Fiera	fee-E-rah	Esperanto
Bituin	-	Tagalog
Galal	-	Arabic
Chiyembekezo	chee-yem-bay-KAY-zo	Southern African, Chewa
Garnet	['ga:nit]