Phrase guide

make a fortune

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To make a significant amount of money; to become wealthy; to get rich.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: make a mint, make a bundle, coin it, rake it in

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: riempirsi le tasche — make a significant amount of money
  • Italian: farsi la villa — make a significant amount of money
  • Italian: fare cassa — make a significant amount of money
  • Polish: zbijać majątek — make a significant amount of money
  • Polish: zbić majątek — make a significant amount of money