词汇 | make a killing |
释义 | Idiom make a killing Theme: SUCCESS to have a great success, especially in making money. (Slang.)John has got a job selling insurance. He's not exactly making a killing.Bill made a killing at the racetrack yesterday. Slang make a killing Theme: EARN tr. to make an enormous profit; to become an enormous success.The company made a killing from the sale of its subsidiary.I wanted to make a killing as a banker, but it didn't work out. Idiom make a killing informal to earn a lot of money very easily.She made a killing on the house so she can't be short of money. (often + on)make a killingTo earn a large profit. We can make a killing on these toys if we're able to market them in time for the holidays. It's very rare for someone to make a killing on their first investment—it takes a lot of time and patience. make a killingFig. to have a great success, especially in making money. John has got a job selling insurance. He's not exactly making a killing. Bill made a killing at the racetrack yesterday. make a killingEnjoy a large and quick profit, as in They made a killing in real estate. This expression alludes to a hunter's success. [Slang; late 1800s] make a killingCOMMON If someone makes a killing, they make a large profit very quickly and easily. The boss of Britain's top pizza company made a killing yesterday by selling off some of his shares. If there is uncertainty about future gold prices, you could be lucky and make a killing. make a killinghave a great financial success, especially on a stock exchange.ˌmake a ˈkilling(informal) make a lot of money quickly: He was clever. He invested a lot of money in property. When prices went up, he made a killing. OPPOSITE: lose your shirtmake a killing tv. to make an enormous profit; to become an enormous success. I wanted to make a killing as a banker, but it didn’t work out. |
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