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turn a nice penny

/tɜːn ə naɪs ˈpeni/

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/tɜːn ə naɪs ˈpeni/C1informalbritishbusinessobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее выражение, означающее получить хорошую прибыль или заработать значительную сумму денег от деловой сделки или предприятия.

An old-fashioned expression meaning to make a good profit or earn a considerable amount of money from a business deal or venture.

  1. Make a good profitB2informalbritish

    To earn a significant amount of money, often from a business or investment.

    ruХорошо заработать

    • He turned a nice penny selling vintage cars.
    • She turned a nice penny from her online store.
    • They turned a nice penny by investing in real estate early.