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to do a roaring trade
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(of a business) to be a high level of sales or trade
What is the origin of the idiom "do a roaring trade" and when to use it?
The idiom "do a roaring trade" originated in the world of commerce and trade, where a "roaring trade" referred to a business that was thriving and doing exceptionally well. It can be used to describe a range of scenarios, such as when a restaurant is consistently busy,
Example
If the weather holds up, the ice cream truck could do a roaring business this weekend.
The food truck is doing a roaring trade at lunchtime, with long lines of hungry customers.
The souvenir shop did a roaring trade during the tourist season, with record-breaking sales figures.