Turn a Profit

/tərn a präfət/

To make money; to make a profit from a particular venture.

We're going to have to close the shop if we don't turn a profit again this quarter.
We broke even again, but I think we will turn a profit next quarter.

by Kewk January 3, 2020

Present-Profit

The profit you make from gift exchanges during Christmas season.

Sarah got me a Hollister sweater for £100, and I got her CD for £10! That's £90 of Present-Profit, it's gonna be a good Christmas!

by Sandfoxxxx December 15, 2011

profit extraction

Fraudulently obtaining a profit from a consumer by deceiving, manipulating, tricking him or her.

Profit extraction reminds me of a tooth extraction, pulling the tooth out from the gum. It also reminds me of the term "rip off." Ultimately, profit extraction is the act of pulling something which belongs to a person, from them, and taking it away.

by but for May 15, 2018

Gross profit

(n.) Sales less COGS.

Our gross profit is xx amount.

by Kung-Fu Jesus May 6, 2004

Pocket Profit

The money/change you find in your wallet, purse, pocket or even handbag that you forgot you had.

Money you have discounted as spent but is still in your possession.

Seems like an addition to your wealth when rediscovered.

Hey man hows your day going?

Pretty good just made £5 pocket profit :D

by Huuyi January 21, 2010

windfall profit

"A tax levied on a industry by a politician eager to pander to economically ignorant voters who, for whatever reason, are upset with that industry." Neal Boortz

Barack Obama said, "I'll make oil companies like Exxon pay a tax on their windfall profits, and we'll use the money to help families pay for their skyrocketing energy costs and other bills."

by Mykel D. June 10, 2008

Party for profit

When a person goes out to an event or club to pursue wealthy people, and/or get free drinks and food.

Tonight I am going to party for profit, my rent is due!

by KweenKarima October 9, 2008