How to Pronounce "make a killing"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɪɫɪŋ
MAYK-uh-KIL-ing
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /kˈɪlɪŋ
MAYK-uh-KIL-ing
Definition
To earn a large amount of money quickly and unexpectedly, usually through business, investments, or selling something valuable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɪɫɪŋ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /kˈɪlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-KIL-ing
UK
MAYK-uh-KIL-ing
Listen in Context
She made a killing selling her old toys online.
My uncle made a killing in real estate last year.
They made a killing by selling lemonade during the hot summer.
If we invest early, we could make a killing when the stock price jumps.