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
Moon[mu:n]
Troels-Danish
Glorianaglawr-ee-AN-əEnglish (Rare)
Chatzkel-Yiddish
Alasdair-Scottish
Garth[ga:θ]