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verb
To provide enough money to cover basic necessities.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: put bread on the table, bring home the bacon, carry one's weight, earn a living, earn one's corn, earn one's crust, earn one's keep, keep the home fires burning, put food on the table
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
