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bring home the bacon in WordNet English dictionary
verb- supply means of subsistence; earn a living
"He provides for his large family by working three jobs"; "Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon"
provide bring home the bacon
- attain success or reach a desired goal
"The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"
succeed win come through bring home the bacon deliver the goods
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bring home the bacon in English Wiktionary
- (verb) (idiom) To have a job and earn money or to lead a successful career
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