hand over fist

Idioms  

1. Rapidly, at a tremendous rate, as in He's making money hand over fist. This expression is derived from the nautical hand over hand, describing how a sailor climbed a rope. [First half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

The previous valuation was taken in 2021, at the height of Covid lockdowns, social distancing and pubs losing money hand over fist.

From BBC

England made metres hand over fist and, that intensity, combined with set-piece dominance, made a breakthrough inevitable.

From BBC

"We're losing money hand over fist every day," she said, warning some settings were at risk of closing.

From BBC

Again, don't hold your breath – the company has been losing money hand over fist, the blast furnaces are nearing the end of their useful life, and the cost of energy it gulps is enormous.

From BBC

“These companies are extremely profitable and will continue to make money hand over fist whether they’re selling combustion engines or EVs,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times