Definition of make a killing - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
- She made a killing on the stock market last year..
- They made a killing by investing in real estate.
- He made a killing selling vintage cars.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal..
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting..
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with killing
person or animal extremely effective at injuring or killing others
On the field, the boxer seemed like a relentless killing machine.
murder of a family member for perceived dishonor
The community was shocked by the brutal honour killing..
place of mass slaughter like Cambodia's Killing Fields
The museum commemorates the killing fields of the past.
place of intense violence or bloodshed
The battlefield became a killing floor during the war.
experiencing intense foot pain or discomfort
After the long hike, my feet are killing me.
express pain or discomfort in the feet from standing or walking
After the hike, my feet are killing me.
causing deep emotional feelings or reactions
The song is killing me softly with its lyrics.
experiencing severe pain in the back
After lifting the boxes, my back is killing me.
killing done as part of a ceremony
The tribe performed a ritual killing during the festival.
murder arranged for payment
The mob was notorious for its involvement in contract killing..
start and continue killing many people or animals quickly
The criminal went on a killing spree last night.
murder of a family member for perceived dishonor
The community was shocked by the brutal honor killing..
series of murders in a short time
The killer went on a killing spree across the city.
homicide committed by shooting from a moving vehicle
The gang was involved in a drive-by killing.
period with extreme, uncontrolled violence and many deaths
The movie depicted an orgy of killing during the war.
defeat of a stronger team by a weaker one
The match ended in a surprising giant-killing.
area with many battle fatalities
The soldiers advanced cautiously into the killing zone.
planned killing of a specific person by state forces in conflict situations
The government defended the targeted killing as a necessary counterterrorism measure.
defending against a power play while short-handed
Their penalty killing was excellent during the second period.
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- French:faire fortune, ...
- German:ein Vermögen machen, ...
- Italian:fare una fortuna, ...
- Spanish:hacer una fortuna, ...
- Portuguese:ganhar uma fortuna, ...
- Chinese:赚大钱, ...
- Japanese:大儲けする, ...
- Arabic:جَنَى رِبْحًا كَبِيرًا, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲשׂוֹת קוּפָּה, ...
- Russian:сорвать куш, ...
- Ukrainian:зривати куш, ...
- Hindi:बड़ी कमाई करना, ...
- Bengali:বড় লাভ করা, ...
- Catalan:fer-hi l'agost, ...
- Czech:vydělat majlant, ...
- Danish:tjene en formue, ...
- Dutch:een fortuin verdienen, ...
- Greek:βγάζω χοντρά λεφτά, ...
- Hungarian:nagyot kaszálni, ...
- Khmer:រកប្រាក់ចំណេញបានច្រើន, ...
- Korean:큰돈을 벌다, ...
- Persian:سود کلانی بردن, ...
- Polish:zbijać fortunę, ...
- Portuguese (BR):fazer um grande lucro, ...
- Romanian:a face o avere, ...
- Swedish:tjäna en förmögenhet, ...
- Thai:ทำเงินได้เป็นกอบเป็นกำ, ...
- Turkish:büyük para kazanmak, ...
- Vietnamese:kiếm bộn tiền, ...
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