turn an honest penny

To earn money in an honorable and legitimate way, typically through one's hard work. I used to swindle people, but I turn an honest penny these days, I swear! You're 40 years old—you need to get a job and start turning an honest penny.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Emery	EM-ə-ree	English
Chidimma	-	Western African, Igbo
RÁIchÉAl	-	Irish
Ann	AN	English
Freeman	['fri:mən]
Fotios	-	Greek