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To make a lot of money in a short time, especially by capitalizing on peak season. A reference to harvest time — when businesses cash in during their busiest period.

Example

"Hotel owners make a killing during summer vacation season."

"During the mask shortage some companies made a fortune."

Regional synonyms:

Molestar, fastidiar o arruinar algo. Cuando alguien te frega, ya cruzó la línea de lo tolerable.