Word of the Week: Rainmaker

ByLouise Kulbicki October 3, 2018

Word of the Week: Rainmaker (noun)

Study Legal English Word of the Week: rainmaker

Definition: Especially used in U.S. English to mean a person who generates income for a business such as by attracting clients or funds.

Example: If you’re not a rainmaker you won’t become a partner.

This word features in Episode 54 of the Study Legal English Podcast.

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