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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
British
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IdiomWhat 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
If the weather holds up, the ice cream truck could do a roaring business this weekend.
The bakery did a roaring trade during the holiday season, selling out of all their pies.
