Idiom
rake in the dough
Definition
used to describe a situation in which someone earns a lot of money
Examples
He’s raking in the dough with his new job
She’s really raking in the dough since she started her own business
Origin
likely originated from the literal act of raking in money, as one might do with a rake
FAQs
What is the difference between “rake in the dough” and “make the dough”?
To what extent someone needs to be earning money for it to be considered “raking in the dough”?