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bring home the bacon

Speech parts

1. bring home the bacon - Verb

2. bring home the bacon - Phrase

Meaning

supply means of subsistence; earn a living

attain success or reach a desired goal

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I want to spend as much time as I can with my family, yet I'm aware of having to bring home the bacon. Dan Stevens

He provides for his large family by working three jobs Source: Internet

Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon Source: Internet

The enterprise succeeded Source: Internet

We succeeded in getting tickets to the show Source: Internet

she struggled to overcome her handicap and won Source: Internet

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