Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make-a-buck
idiomatic expression
/meɪk ə bʌk/
Definition
To earn or generate money, often through quick or easy means.
Examples
- She found a way to make-a-buck selling homemade crafts online.
- People often look for ways to make-a-buck during the holiday season.
- He always seems to find a clever way to make-a-buck on the side.
Meaning
The phrase ‘make-a-buck’ is commonly used to describe the act of making money, generally implying that the method may not necessarily be serious or labor-intensive.
Synonyms
- earn money
- generate income
- cash in
- turn a profit
