bring home the bacon (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• to receive and earn particular amount of money needed to live.

Examples:

1. All members of the poor families in the third world countries have to bring home the bacon.
2. I need to work late tonight to bring home the bacon and cover this month’s bills.
3. The sales team brought home the bacon with record-breaking revenue this quarter.
4. With his determination, he knew he could bring home the bacon and finally give his family the life they deserved.
5. The sprinter brought home the bacon by winning the gold medal in the final race.
6. Our startup pitched to investors and brought home the bacon with a $1 million funding round.
7. He’s been working overtime to bring home the bacon and save for their vacation.
8. The chef’s culinary skills brought home the bacon, winning the restaurant a prestigious award.
9. She works two jobs to bring home the bacon and provide for her kids.
10. The team brought home the bacon with a championship victory.
11. After his promotion, he’s been bringing home the bacon with a hefty paycheck.
12. She’s the main breadwinner, bringing home the bacon while her partner focuses on raising their children.