make a killing

释义

突然发大财，暴发；突然赚得一大笔钱；

Path-dependency culture in humanitarian decision-making: why it was hard to change direction in Haiti
Punters rush to make a killing on identity of Broadchurch murderer
Football: Punters Make a Killing on Hutchings
Reviews: To kill a king: The story of Cromwell and Fairfax is big on ideas but it's unlikely to make a killing
Reviews: Ripley's Game: Who wants special effects when the talented Mr Malkovich is back to make a killing?
FIFA set to make a killing as South Africa hopes for peaceful World Cup
Elmo shortage no laughing matter: plush-toy speculators seek to make a killing on eBay.
Crooks make a killing defying sand ban
Move to Killie and make a killing on the lottery
Moscow Stories: How to Make a Real Killing in Property