He works two jobs to bring home the bacon for his family.
bring home the bacon
idiomTo have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.
After years of studying, she finally landed a stable career that allows her to bring home the bacon.
While he once dreamed of a life of leisure, he now finds purpose in his daily grind to bring home the bacon for his growing household.
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bring a knife to a gunfight
To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.
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bring a lump to someone's throat
To engender a strong emotional reaction.
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bring back to life
To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.
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bring down the curtain
To bring something to an end.
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bring down the hammer
To treat very harshly.
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bring down the house
To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.
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bring forward
To call up for consideration.
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bring home
To earn (money).