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Chan-Seung Lee

Joined: 03 Dec 2005
Posts: 1032

Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:14 pm Post subject: make money

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1.He made a lot of money on business.
2.He made a lot of money in business.
3.He made a lot of money in trade.

I'd like to express that 'He made a lot of money through selling goods.'
Which one is the best among the examples? If not, can you show me the appopriate expression?

Thanks.

Bob S.

Joined: 29 Apr 2004
Posts: 1767
Location: So. Cal

Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: make money

Chan-Seung Lee wrote:

Quote:

1.He made a lot of money on business.
2.He made a lot of money in business.
3.He made a lot of money in trade.

I'd like to express that 'He made a lot of money through selling goods.'
Which one is the best among the examples? If not, can you show me the appopriate expression?

2 is best.
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