English Expression · Intermediate
make money
To make a profit from a particular activity
Pronunciation: say make money
Meaning
To make a profit from a particular activity.
Example
To close a railway simply because it is not making money, he said, "might be the most expensive thing the Government could do."
To close a railway simply because it is not making money, he said, "might be the most expensive thing the Government could do."
Practice tips
- Practice make money out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.