Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-make-a-fast-buck
idiom
/tə ˈmeɪk ə fæst bʌk/
Definition
To earn money quickly, often through dubious or unethical means.
Examples
- Many people try to find ways to make a fast buck during the holidays by selling unwanted gifts.
- He started a side hustle aiming to make a fast buck, but it turned out to be a scam.
- After losing his job, he resorted to to make a fast buck by flipping old cars.
Meaning
This phrase typically refers to making profit or income in a hurry, sometimes without considering the legality or morality of the methods used.
Synonyms
- quick money
- easy money
- fast cash
