This Spanish phrase is used to describe a situation where someone takes advantage of a circumstance to benefit or profit significantly. It literally translates to 'make his August', referring to the idea of making a year's worth of earnings in just one month.
Examples
- Spanish: Durante el festival de música, los vendedores de comida suelen 'hacer su agosto' debido a la gran cantidad de público.
- English: During the music festival, food vendors usually 'make their August' due to the large number of attendees.