The small shop finally started to turn a profit this month.
turn a profit
idiomTo obtain profit from an investment.
After investing heavily in new equipment, the company is finally beginning to turn a profit on its main product line.
Despite the initial skepticism from investors, the startup managed to turn a profit within its first year by streamlining operations and expanding into new markets.
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Buggins's turn
A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.
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good turn
A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.
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left turn
An unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.
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serve the turn
To suffice for one's immediate purpose or need.
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star turn
An acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.
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take a turn
Change in direction, tone, or tendency.
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take a turn for the better
To start to become better; to improve.
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take a turn for the worse
To start to become worse; to worsen.