[make] a mint
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to earn a lot of money
The idiom "make a mint" is derived from the word "mint," which refers to a place where money is produced, typically in the form of coins. It is used to describe the act of making a large amount of money or accumulating significant wealth, often through a successful business venture, investment, or other lucrative opportunities.
- If the new business strategy works, they could make a mint in the coming years.
- Last year, the company made a mint by securing a major contract.
- The real estate market is booming, and developers are currently making a mint.
- With his new invention, he is making a mint in the tech industry.