Идиома: Make a killing
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Образно говоря, английская идиома «Making a killing» означает заработать быстро и легко денег. Обычно думают, что для этого требуется убить кого-то. Как правило, употребляет если хотят похвастаться.
«How Buffett Made A Killing On Chocolate" (Заголовок новости) This refers to Warren Buffett, famous billionaire investor.» «The fossil remains of now-extinct businesses … litter the Internet. Their founders once thought they would make a killing with their clever Web-based plans. Instead, they folded, either because nobody ever found their site or because those that did never pumped any money back in.» «Street vendors should make a killing today selling souvenirs.» «She made a killing on the house so she can't be short of money.» «John has got a job selling insurance. He's not exactly making a killing. Bill made a killing at the racetrack yesterday.»
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