faire son beurre

French

Etymology

Literally, “to make one's butter”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /fɛʁ sɔ̃ bœʁ/
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Verb

faire son beurre

  1. (figuratively) to earn one's corn, to make a living
    Synonym: gagner son pain
  2. (figuratively) to make money hand over fist, to make a bundle, to rake it in
    Synonym: se faire des couilles en or

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