Meaning of bring home the bacon in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    bring home the bacon

    Definitions

    1. attain success or reach a desired goal

    Examples

    • « The enterprise succeeded »
    • « We succeeded in getting tickets to the show »
    • « she struggled to overcome her handicap and won »

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  2. 2. supply means of subsistence

    Examples

    • « 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 »

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