English Explanatory Dictionary

bring home the bacon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To win or succeed.
  2. To have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.

Pronunciation

en-au-bring home the bacon.ogg

Word forms

bring home the bacon brings home the bacon bringing home the bacon brought home the bacon

Synonyms

triumph walk off with put bread on the table put food on the table make ends meet 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

Related words

keep the home fires burning keep the lights on keep the wolf from the door
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