make (an amount of money) on (something) Idiom

blow it (something)

fail at something I tried hard but I am sure that I blew the final math exam last week.

fill (something) in

write words needed in blanks Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist.

get hold of (something)

get possession of When you get hold of a dictionary could you please let me see it for a few minutes.

get (something) over with

finish, end He wants to get his exams over with so that he can begin to relax again.

have (something) going for one

have ability, talent or good looks She has a lot going for her and I am sure that she will get the new job.

keep (something) under one

keep something secret I plan to keep my plans to apply for a new job under my hat.

let (something) go

pay no attention to, neglect She seems to be letting her appearance go since she lost her job.

let (something) ride

continue without changing a situation We should forget about his recent problems at work and just let the whole matter ride.

look (something) up

search for something in a dictionary or other book I

play on/upon (something)

cause an effect on, influence They played on his feelings of loneliness to get him to come and buy them dinner every night.

make (an bulk of money) on (something)

To acquire some varying, about ambiguous bulk of money on some affair or transaction. The aggregation stands to accomplish an astronomic bulk of money on this merger. I didn't anticipate I'd accomplish any money on all these old toys, but bodies were absolutely accommodating to absorb absolutely a lot for them.Learn more: amount, make, of, on

make money on something

to accomplish a assertive bulk of accumulation on something. I am abiding I can accomplish article on the deal. Can I accomplish any money on this sale?Learn more: make, money, on

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