licence to print money
The phrase "licence to print money" describes scenarios where generating substantial profit requires minimal effort, often perceived as an easy and highly profitable venture.
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Definition
C1Business
(colloquial, idiomatic)A business or activity that generates substantial profit with minimal effort.
Example
- The new online service is a licence to print money; it requires little maintenance but brings in huge profits.
- Owning a popular franchise can be like having a licence to print money.
C1General
(informal, idiomatic)A situation that allows someone to earn a lot of money with little risk or difficulty.
Example
- For some influencers, social media is a licence to print money.
- Winning the lottery is often seen as a licence to print money.
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