bring home the bacon
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The phrase 'bring home the bacon' originated from the practice of awarding a greased pig as a prize at fairs in medieval England. The winner would literally bring home the bacon.
مثال
- She works two jobs to bring home the bacon.
- It's important for both partners to contribute and bring home the bacon.
- He's the sole breadwinner, bringing home the bacon for his family.
تعریف انگلیسی
verb
- 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” “Something ----s” “Somebody ----s” “Somebody ----s PP” “Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE”
- 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” “Somebody ----s PP”