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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)
idiommake a killingto make a lot of money in a short time, especially in business:We don't want to make a killing selling records - we did it because we love singing.The water companies have made a killing out of providing something that is essentially a public service.

make a killing

To 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 killing

Fig. 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 killing

Enjoy 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 killing

COMMON 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 killing

have 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 shirt

make 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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