The idiom 'to make a killing' means to make a lot of money or a large profit quickly. It's used to describe considerable financial success.
La expresión 'to make a killing' significa ganar mucho dinero o obtener un gran beneficio rápidamente. Se usa para describir un éxito financiero considerable.
| Idiom | to make a killing |
|---|---|
| Definition | to make a lot of money; to make a big profit |
| Examples | - She made a killing in the 1990s but lost it all again in the dotcom crash. - You will never make a killing if you are not prepared to take any risks. |
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