turn (something) to account

turn (something) to account

To gain or profit from something. I'm confident that I can turn this new invention of mine to account.
See also: account, turn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • debit (something) with (something)
  • debit with
  • charge (something) (up) to (something)
  • charge up to
  • on account of
  • on account of (someone or something)
  • on account of somebody/something
  • accrue
  • accrue to
  • accrue to (something)