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
Rochus-German, Dutch, Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
Dianedee-AHN (French), die-AN (English)French, English
ČEdomirCHE-do-meer (Croatian)Serbian, Croatian
GobÁN-Irish
GinaJEE-nah (Italian), JEE-nə (English)Italian, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
ZariaZAHR-ee-əEnglish (Modern)