Question

Choose the correct synonym of the underlined word/phrase-
The business is doing very well and they are really making a lot of money.
a) Running is over
b) Raking it in
c) Right here
d) Ruining it

Answer 1

Hint: The underlined phrase is 'making a lot of money' which means - to make a profit or to earn a profit. For example : After graduating, he is making a lot of money.

Complete answer:
In the given question, we have to find out the correct meaning or synonym of the given phrase 'making a lot of money'. There are four given options, we have to choose the most appropriate one.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer -
Option 'a' is Running is over. It is an intransitive verb, which means to exceed a limit, to flow. For example He is so rude, now his running is over. It cannot be the correct answer as it is not related to the given phrase.
Option 'b' is Raking it in. It means earning a lot of money, to be rich on one's own. For example the owners of that restaurant must be raking it in. It is the correct answer as it means the same as the given phrase, 'making a lot of money'.
Option 'c' is Right here. It means to be available for support or help. For example, I am right here for you. It is also an incorrect option.
Option 'd' is Ruining it. It means to reduce something to a state of decay. For example, He ruined our relationship. It is also an incorrect option. Hence, option 'b' is the correct option.

Note:
An idiom is a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. They may have a literal or metaphorical meaning.