Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
unit of time equal to one thousand years; thousandth year anniversary
opinion
resistance
operator
millennium
TOEIC practice test: Online word games: Free Nouns Game Answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

Meaning of "to make a fast buck"



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forums | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
Meaning of "line of credit" | Idiom: 'walk on eggshells'
Listening exercises
Message
Author
Meaning of "to make a fast buck" #1 (permalink) Wed Jan 03, 2007 17:32 pm   Meaning of "to make a fast buck"
 

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
_________________________

Does "to make a fast buck" mean "get rich quickly"?

Anchela
Anchela
Guest





Meaning of "to make a fast buck" #2 (permalink) Wed Jan 03, 2007 18:15 pm   Meaning of "to make a fast buck"
 

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


Joined: 26 Dec 2005
Posts: 2826
Location: Madrid, Spain

What do you know about the progressive forms?Are you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!English grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsHow many different ways with words do you know? Subscribe to free email English course
Meaning of "to make a fast buck" #3 (permalink) Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:44 am   Meaning of "to make a fast buck"
 

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
Yankee
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 16 Apr 2006
Posts: 8265
Location: USA

Meaning of "to make a fast buck" #4 (permalink) Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:59 am   Meaning of "to make a fast buck"
 

Yankee wrote:
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


You're quite right, Amy. Thanks for the important nuance! Smile
Conchita
Language Coach


Joined: 26 Dec 2005
Posts: 2826
Location: Madrid, Spain

Display posts from previous:   
Meaning of "line of credit" | Idiom: 'walk on eggshells'
ESL Forums | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests) Meaning of "to make a fast buck" All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on ESL EFL Forums
What's the origin of the phrase: "Down Under"?Meaning of slipBaggage reclaim vs. baggage claimDifference between weather and climateExchange vs. interchangeMeaning of annulmentMeaning of "safety deposit box"Meaning of wine cellar"fell into a deep sleep" vs. "fell into a profound sleep"Wide vs. broadMeaning of "it isn't all it's cracked up to be"Meaning of "at the drop of a hat"Meaning of misappropriateMeaning of prowlingMeaning of betterMeaning of "turn in"When I use who or whichEnglish Idiom: All skin and boneMeaning of "to make a fast buck"

Discover English-test.net
Meaning of perilUse of the word sinceThat's why we're special!Can I say "my listening skills"?PCAT preparation test: Activities for Teaching Vocabulary: English NounPCAT exam test: Word games online: Free Noun GameDefine heartburn, immunization, effexor, bromine, activated complex, meninges, intravenous infusionPimsleur ItalianIntensive English language training: Synonyms for solitary and singleHow To Sell, Sell, Sell, and Smash Targets Every Month audiobook download

 
You can post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail