make a profit
يحقق ربحًا
Use it when you've successfully turned an investment or effort into extra financial gain.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Earning more money than you spent on a project.
- Used for business, side hustles, and selling personal items.
- Focuses on the net gain, not just the total revenue.
معنی
This phrase means you earned more money from a sale or business than you spent to make it happen. It's that happy moment when you actually have extra cash left over after paying all your bills.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Talking about a side business
I finally started to make a profit on my handmade jewelry last month.
بدأت أخيرًا في تحقيق ربح من مجوهراتي المصنوعة يدويًا الشهر الماضي.
A formal business meeting
The company expects to make a profit by the end of the third quarter.
تتوقع الشركة تحقيق ربح بحلول نهاية الربع الثالث.
Texting a friend about selling a concert ticket
Sold my extra ticket for $100, so I actually made a profit!
بعت تذكرتي الإضافية مقابل 100 دولار، لذا حققت ربحًا في الواقع!
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase reflects the capitalist roots of English-speaking societies, where entrepreneurship is highly valued. It became a standard business term during the Industrial Revolution as trade became more structured. Today, it's a cornerstone of 'hustle culture' and startup vocabulary.
The 'Turn' Alternative
In very professional settings, use `turn a profit`. It sounds slightly more sophisticated than `make`.
Profit vs. Revenue
Don't confuse these! `Revenue` is all the money you get. `Profit` is only what's left after you pay your costs.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Earning more money than you spent on a project.
- Used for business, side hustles, and selling personal items.
- Focuses on the net gain, not just the total revenue.
What It Means
Make a profit is all about the math of success. Imagine you buy a vintage camera for $50. You clean it up and sell it for $80. That $30 extra is your profit. You didn't just 'get money,' you 'made a profit.' It’s the difference between just surviving and actually growing. It’s the bread and butter of the business world.
How To Use It
You use this phrase as a verb-noun combo. The verb make is the engine here. You can say you 'hope to' make a profit or 'finally' made a profit. It works for big corporations like Apple. It also works for a kid selling lemonade on the sidewalk. You can also add adjectives. Try saying make a tidy profit if you earned a lot. Or make a small profit if it was just enough for a coffee.
When To Use It
Use it whenever money and effort are involved. It’s perfect for a job interview when discussing your achievements. Use it when talking to friends about your side hustle on Etsy. It’s great for news discussions about the economy. If you sold your old car for more than you paid, tell your neighbor! It sounds smart and successful.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for your regular salary. You don't make a profit from your boss; you earn a wage. Avoid it in purely charitable situations. If you help a friend move and they give you $20, don't say you 'made a profit.' That sounds a bit cold! Keep it for transactions, investments, or business ventures. Using it for a birthday gift from grandma would be very weird.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, making a profit is often seen as a sign of hard work. It’s the heart of the 'American Dream.' People love a 'rags to riches' story where someone starts with nothing and makes a profit. However, be careful. In some social circles, talking too much about your profit can seem a bit flashy or greedy. It’s a balance between being proud and being humble.
Common Variations
You might hear people say turn a profit. This means the exact moment a business stops losing money and starts earning it. Another one is clear a profit. This sounds a bit more technical. It means the money you have after every single tax and fee is gone. If you're doing really well, you might make a killing, which is slang for a huge profit.
نکات کاربردی
The phrase is highly versatile and fits almost any context involving money. Just remember that 'make' is the mandatory collocated verb; using 'get' or 'do' will mark you as a non-native speaker.
The 'Turn' Alternative
In very professional settings, use `turn a profit`. It sounds slightly more sophisticated than `make`.
Profit vs. Revenue
Don't confuse these! `Revenue` is all the money you get. `Profit` is only what's left after you pay your costs.
The 'Tidy' Profit
British speakers often say `make a tidy profit`. It doesn't mean the money is clean; it means the amount is quite large and impressive!
مثالها
6I finally started to make a profit on my handmade jewelry last month.
بدأت أخيرًا في تحقيق ربح من مجوهراتي المصنوعة يدويًا الشهر الماضي.
Shows the transition from spending to earning.
The company expects to make a profit by the end of the third quarter.
تتوقع الشركة تحقيق ربح بحلول نهاية الربع الثالث.
Professional tone used for financial forecasting.
Sold my extra ticket for $100, so I actually made a profit!
بعت تذكرتي الإضافية مقابل 100 دولار، لذا حققت ربحًا في الواقع!
Casual use for a small personal win.
I spent $200 on supplies and sold one cupcake. I'm definitely not making a profit.
أنفقت 200 دولار على المستلزمات وبعت كعكة واحدة. أنا بالتأكيد لا أحقق ربحًا.
Using the negative to highlight a funny failure.
It took three years of hard work before we could make a profit.
استغرق الأمر ثلاث سنوات من العمل الشاق قبل أن نتمكن من تحقيق ربح.
Emphasizes the emotional weight of long-term effort.
Don't worry about the scale yet; just focus on how to make a profit first.
لا تقلق بشأن الحجم بعد؛ فقط ركز على كيفية تحقيق ربح أولاً.
Encouraging and instructional.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct verb to complete the business phrase.
If we sell the house now, we will ___ a huge profit.
In English, we always 'make' a profit, we don't 'do' or 'take' one in this context.
Identify the opposite situation.
The shop didn't sell enough items, so they failed to ___ a profit.
The phrase 'failed to make a profit' is the standard way to say a business didn't earn extra money.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'Make a Profit'
Talking about selling old clothes on eBay.
I made a bit of a profit on those shoes.
Discussing a small business or project.
We need to make a profit to stay open.
Corporate financial reports.
The corporation failed to make a profit this fiscal year.
Where to use 'Make a Profit'
Stock Market
Selling shares when prices go up.
Garage Sale
Selling your old bike for more than expected.
Job Interview
Explaining how you helped your last company.
Real Estate
Flipping a house for a higher price.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, that sounds unnatural. In English, we always use the verb make with profit.
Not really. Use earn a salary or make money for your job. Make a profit implies you are running a business or selling something.
It means the same thing, but often refers to the specific moment a business becomes successful. For example: The startup finally turned a profit in year two.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your friends at a bar.
This is a technical term for profit before you subtract things like taxes and rent. You'll see it in accounting.
Usually no. It is almost strictly about money. For general benefits, use gain or benefit.
The opposite is to make a loss or run at a loss. For example: The shop is making a loss this month.
It can be personal. It is better to ask How is the business doing? unless you are very close friends.
Usually, when people say it casually, they mean the money in their pocket. In business, they might specify net profit (after taxes).
Yes, you can. The company made record profits this year is a very common way to talk about huge success.
عبارات مرتبط
break even
To earn exactly what you spent (no profit, no loss).
bottom line
The final total profit or loss shown on a financial statement.
cash cow
A business or product that makes a lot of profit consistently.
in the black
An idiom meaning a business is making a profit (not in debt).
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