turn (something) to account



turn (something) to account

To gain or profit from something. I'm confident that I can turn this new invention of mine to account.
See also: account, turn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
VoittoVOYT-toFinnish
Josephinajo-sə-FEEN-əEnglish (Rare)
Takumatah-koo-mahJapanese
Tajana-Croatian, Serbian
Helmold-Ancient Germanic
TenaTE-nahCroatian