earn keep

Examples (10)

• It's time you did a job to earn your keep.
• He had to work hard to earn his keep after moving out.
• She decided to get a part-time job to earn her own keep.
• Many young people are struggling to earn their keep in the city.
• If you want to stay here, you'll have to earn your keep.
• The old tradition was that apprentices would earn their keep through labor.
• Having finally found employment, he was able to earn his keep independently.
• They expected everyone on the farm to earn their keep.
• By helping with chores, the guest managed to earn his keep.
• It's an honest living if you can earn your keep fairly.