Meaning of "to make a fast buck"

[Anchela]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #48 "Speed", question 8

He sees financial gain everywhere and never misses an opportunity to make a fast ..........

(a) pound
(b) buck
(c) pence
(d) shilling

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #48 "Speed", answer 8

He sees financial gain everywhere and never misses an opportunity to make a fast buck.

Correct answer: (b) buck

Your answer was: correct
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Does "to make a fast buck" mean "get rich quickly"?

Anchela

[Conchita]

Yes, Anchela, you've got the right meaning of the idiom.

[Yankee]

Hi Anchela

I'd say the expression means "earn some money quickly". It doesn't necessarily mean that the person will also get rich quickly.

Amy

[Conchita]