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by Skirtsnhose on November 8th, 2008
Not so. Banks also make money out of nothing. They don't "earn" it. I don't have an actual answer for you, though.
by wyldefyre on November 21st, 2008
Perhaps when we went to a service economy, from a production economy, were we actually did produce something, candlesticks, oats, wheels, anvils, whatever, the thing that was now being 'made' was money.
by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on November 8th, 2008
Perhaps it's a shortening of the old English expression "making money hand over fist". You can read about it here: http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/archive/2008-03/2008-04-07-voa2.cfm
by writemyselfaletter on November 1st, 2009
Making money and earning money are synonymous terms and have always been used to mean the same thing.
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You're reading For years we heard the phrases "make money" or "making money". The ONLY folks who "make" money work @ the mints & Bureau of Engraving & Printing. Everryone else has to "earn" money. Where did the expressions "make money" & "making money" come from? Thx!
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Hi Skirtsnhose!
+6! Thanks for your answer and for giving me that "little twist" on my way of thinking!
After all, all it takes is the right plates, a printing press and the right kind of paper and ink - BINGO! WE can make money, too!
AND thanks for those points!
VERY Truly Yours,
Ron Berue
Yes, that is my reasl last name!
by R_Berue on November 9th, 2008