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to do a roaring trade
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to have a busy business, selling a lot of goods or services
Dialect
British
BritishApproving
Idiom
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,
Examples
The café did a roaring trade during the festival.
