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make money

idiom
Meaning

To make a profit from a particular activity.


Examples
SIMPLE

They work hard to make money.

CONTEXTUAL

She started a small online shop to make money during her summer break.

COMPLEX

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.

  2. 02

    bees and honey

    [Cockney slang]money

  3. 03

    big money

    A large amount of money, especially a significant source of revenue or income.

  4. 04

    bread and Honey

    [Cockney slang]money

  5. 05

    cannot make it

    Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.

  6. 06

    clean money

    Money that is legally or honestly gained or earned.

  7. 07

    coffee money

    A small amount of money given as a bribe or gratuity.

  8. 08

    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 April 17, 2026