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turn a nice penny

 

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Verb turn a nice penny has 1 sense
  1. turn a nice dime, turn a nice penny, turn a nice dollar - make a satisfactory profit; "The company turned a nice dime after a short time"
    --1 is one way to profit, turn a profit
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Term: "Turn a Nice Penny"

Description:

"Turn a Nice Penny" is an idiomatic expression used to describe the act of earning a substantial amount of money or making a significant profit. This term implies that the individual's financial situation improves considerably due to their successful endeavors.

Usage:

Verb (idiomatic):

1. Sarah turned a nice penny by investing in the stock market.

2. Despite the initial difficulties, the business eventually turned a nice penny.

3. Jake's decision to sell his vintage collection turned a nice penny, allowing him to purchase a new car.

Noun (idiomatic):

1. The entrepreneur's latest venture proved to be a turn of a nice penny.

2. With some luck and good marketing, the investment became a turn of a nice penny.

3. The old dilapidated house turned out to be a turn of a nice penny for the real estate agent.

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