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Money spinner
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a business, product, or activity that generates a lot of profit
Dialect
British
British
What is the origin of the idiom "money spinner" and when to use it?
The idiom "money spinner" originated in the world of gambling and refers to a profitable or lucrative source of income or revenue. The phrase can also be used to describe a person or thing that generates a lot of money.
Examples
The company 's new app turned out to be a real money spinner.
Tourism is a major money spinner for the local economy.
