English Explanatory Dictionary

earn one's keep

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
  2. To be worthwhile.

Pronunciation

en-au-earn one's keep.ogg

Word forms

earn one's keep earns one's keep earning one's keep earned one's keep earnt one's keep

Synonyms

earn one's corn earn one's crust carry one's weight bring home the bacon earn a living earn one's keep keep the home fires burning put bread on the table put food on the table
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