rake off

/ˈreɪk ˌɔf/
noun
  1. A share of profits or money, especially one that is obtained dishonestly or as a secret commission.
    • The politician was accused of receiving a rake-off from the construction company.
    • The middleman demanded a rake-off from every deal.
    • They discovered that the manager was taking a rake-off from the suppliers.
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