Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
We made a pie in the business deal.
A
lost a lot of money
B
earned alot of money
C
broke even
D
cut corners
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To "make a pie" means to earn or make a profit. Therefore, the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word "made a pie" is:
B. earned a lot of money
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11966)