Money spinner

/mˈʌnɪ spˈɪnə/

/mˈʌni spˈɪnɚ/

[noun]

Money spinner

[NOUN]

something that produces a great deal of profit

synonyms : cash cow

moneymaker

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

1. Botswana is number one money spinner of these diamonds.

2. South London, East London, Hackney, is going to be a great money spinner for all of us underworld criminals.

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