# bring home

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/bring-home
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To earn (money).

## Examples

- He works hard to bring home enough money for his family.
- With the cost of living rising, both parents need to work to bring home a steady income.
- Despite the long hours and physical exhaustion, she took pride in her ability to bring home a decent wage to support her children.

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