Make a/your pile
phrase
To earn a lot of money.
He went to America at 20, and had made his pile by 30.
Often appears as...
- make a small pile
- make a pile quickly
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To earn a lot of money.
He went to America at 20, and had made his pile by 30.
Often appears as...
- make a small pile
- make a pile quickly
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3American Dream
The phrase often relates to the idea of achieving financial success, especially in the U.S.
With just a laptop, she was determined to make her pile and live the American Dream.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
He's not into fancy stocks; says he'll make his pile through hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Success Story
Implies a significant personal achievement, often shared in narratives of success.
She made her pile inventing an app and now mentors young entrepreneurs.
Pro Tip 1/3American Dream
The phrase often relates to the idea of achieving financial success, especially in the U.S.
With just a laptop, she was determined to make her pile and live the American Dream.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
He's not into fancy stocks; says he'll make his pile through hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Success Story
Implies a significant personal achievement, often shared in narratives of success.
She made her pile inventing an app and now mentors young entrepreneurs.
Pro Tip 1/3American Dream
The phrase often relates to the idea of achieving financial success, especially in the U.S.
With just a laptop, she was determined to make her pile and live the American Dream.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
He's not into fancy stocks; says he'll make his pile through hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Success Story
Implies a significant personal achievement, often shared in narratives of success.
She made her pile inventing an app and now mentors young entrepreneurs.
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