Make A Killing Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

make a killing What does make a killing mean?	make a large amount of money	Her mother made a killing on the real estate market before she retired.
make a killing What does make a killing mean?	to make a large amount of money	My sister made a killing when she worked overseas in the oil industry.
make a killing What does make a killing mean?	to make a large amount of money	My sister made a killing when she worked overseas in the oil industry.
make a killing What does make a killing mean?	to make a large amount of money	The woman made a killing on the real estate market before she retired.
	Some Random Idioms
like getting blood out of a stone What does "like getting blood out of a stone" mean?	very difficult to get something from someone or something	It is like getting blood out of a stone to try and ask my friend for anything.

Rest is gravy What does "Rest is gravy" mean?	If the rest is gravy, it is easy and straightforward once you have reached that stage.
count one`s chickens before they`re hatched What does "count one`s chickens before they`re hatched" mean?	to depend or think that you will get something before you actually have it	"Don`t count your chickens before they`re hatched. Remember, you may not get the new job so you should not spend too much money."
part and parcel of (something) What does "part and parcel of (something)" mean?	a necessary or important part of something	The house that we bought is part and parcel of a much larger piece of property.
phreaker What does "phreaker" mean?	person who attacks computer systems or telephone systems over telephone lines
a left-handed compliment What does "a left-handed compliment" mean?	an ambiguous compliment interpreted as offensive	He gave her a left-handed compliment when he said that her dyed hair looked nice.
keep one`s nose out of (something) What does "keep one`s nose out of (something)" mean?	to not become involved in something or in someone else's business	I wish that our secretary would keep her nose out of my personal affairs.

dig in What does "dig in" mean?	to begin eating	"Let`s dig in and eat before the food gets cold!"
read between the lines What does "read between the lines" mean?	to understand the meaning of something by guessing what is not said	The salesman did not say that no products were available but we could read between the lines and knew that there were none.
zonked out What does "zonked out" mean?	drunk; intoxicated	I'm so zonked out, I just need to go to bed.

American Idioms and Expressions

Make A Killing Idiom