bottom line »
The final balance; the amount of money or profit left after everything has been tallied.
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buried treasure »
Something, having been concealed for a long time, which later is found and is profitable.
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by the way »
[...] I had counted on a life-lease of the profits, whereas I only received those of a few short years. But this is by the way.
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cash in »
To profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.
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clean up »
To make a large profit; to win by a large margin, or to win a large amount, especially in gambling. Also clean house.
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forewarned is forearmed »
Advance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."
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gold mine »
A very profitable economic venture.
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in the black »
Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit.
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jump on the bandwagon »
To profit from a craze; to join a trend.
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kill the goose that lays the golden eggs »
To seek short term gain at the sacrifice of long term profit.
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make out like a bandit »
To profit greatly; to get an excessively good deal.
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make the most of »
To profit as much as possible from.
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money maker »
Something profitable.
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mug's game »
A foolish, profitless, or hopeless undertaking.
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sell out »
To abandon one's supporters or principles to seek profit or other personal advantage.
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