Meaning of 'Ill-gotten gains'
What does the saying 'Ill-gotten gains' mean?
Idiom: Ill-gotten gains
Meaning:
Ill-gotten gains are profits or benefits that are made either illegally or unfairly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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