Make out like a bandit meaning
What does the saying 'Make out like a bandit' mean?
Idiom: Make out like a bandit
Meaning:
If someone is extremely successful in a venture, they make out like a bandit.
Country: American English |
Subject Area: Police & Crime |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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