B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Fare il pieno
To cash in / to fill one's coffers
Literal Translation
"To fill up (as a fuel tank)"
What it means
To maximize earnings during a profitable period
Example in context
"Durante le festività, i negozi fanno il pieno di ordini."
"During the holidays, the shops cash in on a flood of orders."
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