make a killing
Example Sentences
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A publicity-shy hedge-fund manager whose other investments include Dicks Sporting Goods and Wingstop is also expected to make a killing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
When it comes to making money as a director, Chapman’s Jones quoted the adage, “You can make a killing, but you can’t make a living.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2023
He positions himself to make a killing selling life itself, describing the resource wars he sees coming with concern that can’t be uncoupled from capitalist scheming.
From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2022
Personally, I think Shokunbi could make a killing specializing in these suya wings at a few corner carryouts.
From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2022
I dont want to make a killing; save that to suck in the smart gamblers with.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
