make money
To make a profit from a particular activity.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They work hard to make money.”
“She started a small online shop to make money during her summer break.”
“The company shifted its focus toward sustainable energy, hoping to make money while also reducing its overall environmental impact.”
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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bees and honey
[Cockney slang]money
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big money
A large amount of money, especially a significant source of revenue or income.
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bread and Honey
[Cockney slang]money
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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clean money
Money that is legally or honestly gained or earned.
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coffee money
A small amount of money given as a bribe or gratuity.
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conscience money
Money which is voluntarily paid by a party who feels guilt, and seeks to provide compensation, for some past misdeed or negligence.
Last updated August 10, 2026