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make a killing
USUK
to make a lot of money quickly and easily
Informal; about profits from sales, property or investments. Despite the word 'killing', it has nothing to do with violence.
In context
Shops selling umbrellas made a killing during the rainy season.
Some landlords are making a killing from short-term holiday rentals.
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