Turn an honest penny informal verb phrase
To say that someone earns money in an honorable and legitimate way, typically through one's hard work.
After sentenced to three years, he started turning an honest penny.
Feeling guilty, she stopped stealing and turned an honest penny.
If you want to live happily with your parents, you have to turn an honest penny.
Used to say that what you're saying is true, or that you'll do what you promise .
To earn enough money to pay for basic expenses that one or one's family needs
To make money swiftly and effortlessly.
The verb "turn" should be conjugated according to its tense.