- she's raking it in
- sie verdient einen Batzen Geld
English-German idiom dictionary. 2013.
English-German idiom dictionary. 2013.
Raking the Ashes — is a 2005 novel by Anne Fine. It is narrated in the first person by Tilly. Tilly has always been adept at knowing and getting what she wants out of life. Until she meets Geoffrey, gentle and generous to a fault, with his two little children and… … Wikipedia
French ship Hercule (1798) — The Hercule was a 74 gun ship of the line of the French Navy.During her maiden journey, on 21 April 1798, and just 24 hours out of port, she was captured by the British ship HMS Mars after a violent fight, off Île de Sein near Brest. Hercule… … Wikipedia
chance on — also[chance upon] {v.} To happen to find or meet; find or meet by accident. * /On our vacation we chanced upon an interesting antique store./ * /Mary dropped her ring in the yard, and Mother chanced on it as she was raking./ Syn.: HAPPEN ON.… … Dictionary of American idioms
chance on — also[chance upon] {v.} To happen to find or meet; find or meet by accident. * /On our vacation we chanced upon an interesting antique store./ * /Mary dropped her ring in the yard, and Mother chanced on it as she was raking./ Syn.: HAPPEN ON.… … Dictionary of American idioms
chance\ on — • chance (up)on v To happen to find or meet; find or meet by accident. On our vacation we chanced upon an interesting antique store. Mary dropped her ring in the yard, and Mother chanced on it as she was raking. Syn.: happen on Compare: run into … Словарь американских идиом
chance\ upon — • chance (up)on v To happen to find or meet; find or meet by accident. On our vacation we chanced upon an interesting antique store. Mary dropped her ring in the yard, and Mother chanced on it as she was raking. Syn.: happen on Compare: run into … Словарь американских идиом
HMS Neptune (1797) — For other ships of the same name, see HMS Neptune. N … Wikipedia
HMS Java (1811) — The French built frigate Renommée was taken by the British near Madagascar and renamed HMS Java . She was rated as 38 guns and carried 47 guns and cannonades. She was under the command of Captain Harry Lambert during the War of 1812Toll, p.376] … Wikipedia
rake in — verb earn large sums of money Since she accepted the new position, she has been raking it in • Syn: ↑shovel in • Hypernyms: ↑gain, ↑take in, ↑clear, ↑make, ↑earn, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Anne Fine — Anne Fine, OBE FRSL (born 7 December 1947) is a British author best known for her children s books, of which she has written more than 50. She also writes for adults. She was appointed the second Children s Laureate, in succession to Quentin… … Wikipedia
Naval tactics in the Age of Sail — A 17th century Spanish galleon Naval tactics in the Age of Sail were used from the early 17th century onward when sailing ships replaced oared galleys. These were used until the 1860s when steam powered ironclad warships rendered sailing line of… … Wikipedia