English Explanatory Dictionary

make a living

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family.
  2. To manage to find enough food to survive.

Pronunciation

en-us-make a living.ogg

Word forms

make a living makes a living making a living made a living

Synonyms

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

Related words

living wage daily bread pay the bills pay the rent
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