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
Ekaterinaye-kah-tye-REE-nah (Russian), ee-kah-tee-REE-nah (Russian)Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian
Farquhar-Irish, Scottish
Ikaika-Hawaiian
Caelina-Ancient Roman
Fatin (1)-Arabic
AmieAY-meeEnglish