bring home the bacon
The phrase "bring home the bacon" originated in the early 20th century and is commonly used in both financial and success-related contexts.
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Definition
B2Financial Support
(informal)To earn money, especially as the main provider for a family.
Example
- He works two jobs to bring home the bacon.
B2Achievement
(informal)To achieve success or accomplish a significant goal.
Example
- The team worked hard and brought home the bacon by winning the championship.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bring home the bacon":
bring homeearn one's keeprake indrive homekeep the wolf from the doormake a livingbring the lumberbreak the bank