English Explanatory Dictionary

put food on the table

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To provide enough money to cover basic necessities.

Pronunciation

En-au-put food on the table.ogg

Word forms

put food on the table puts food on the table putting food on the table

Synonyms

put bread on the table 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 put food on the table
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