Meaning of make a killing | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To win or earn a large amount of money.

idiomatic

Deutsch (großen) Reibach machen sich eine goldene Nase verdienen

Español devengar un dineral forrarse hacer su agosto

Français toucher le jackpot

Italiano fare cassa fare una fortuna sbancare

Русский грести́ де́ньги лопатой

“"Now if they were playing faro I could make a killing."”

“And I said I still make a pretty good living / But you must make a killing / A killing”

“Danny Boyle's critical darling 'Slumdog Millionaire' has made a killing at the box office and is now being lavished with awards.”

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.