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
Fairchild['fɛətʃaild]
Genevra-Various
Irvin['ə:vin]
Rubina-Italian
Sagi-Hebrew
BernadineBUR-nə-deenEnglish