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

See also

• faire bouillir la marmite