BRING HOME THE BACON

• (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"

  synonyms : provide

• (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"

  synonyms : come through , deliver the goods , succeed , win

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