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earn one's crustTo earn money, to do something as a job.Rate it:

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earn one's keepTo perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.Rate it:

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a penny saved is a penny earnedA maxim for thrift that says that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantimeRate it:

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bring home the baconTo have a job and earn money or to lead a successful career.Rate it:

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Bring Home the BaconWorking together to earn livelihoodRate it:

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can't make ends meetTto earn just enough money to avoid getting into debt.Rate it:

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paper chaseThe effort to earn a diploma, college degree, personal certificate or license (as the necessary paperwork required [documents, assignments, forms, reports, applications] amasses a literal trail of paper)Rate it:

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bring inTo earn money for a company or for the family.Rate it:

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make a killingTo win or earn a large amount of money.Rate it:

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bring homeTo earn (money)Rate it:

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cash upto earn moneyRate it:

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cream offTo earn a percentage of a profit.Rate it:

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don't give up your day jobImplying that they could not earn a living from it without other regular employment.Rate it:

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gagner sa vieto earn a living, to make a livingRate it:

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make a livingTo earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family.Rate it:

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make a profitearn money from good done jobRate it:

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pay one's duesTo acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.Rate it:

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pull inTo earn [money].Rate it:

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run a red lightTo claim a position that one does not rightfully earn.Rate it:

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victum aliqua re quaerereto earn a livelihood by something.Rate it:

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vitam inopem sustentare, tolerareto earn a precarious livelihood.Rate it:

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