Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-make-bank

idiomatic expression
/tə meɪk bæŋk/
Definition
To earn a significant amount of money.
Examples
  • After launching his startup, he managed to make bank within just a year.
  • She’s working two jobs, and she’s really starting to make bank.
  • Investing in real estate was a smart move; he’s making bank off his properties.
Meaning
This phrase is often used in informal contexts to describe the act of making a lot of profit or income, especially in a relatively short period.
Synonyms
  • to rake in money
  • to strike it rich
  • to cash in
  • to hit the jackpot