Bring Home The Bacon (Verb)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The team's hard work and dedication helped bring home the bacon by winning the championship title that year.
- Her innovative business strategy allowed her to bring home the bacon and turn her startup into a successful company.
- Their perseverance and determination brought them one step closer to their goal and helped them bring home the bacon by securing funding for their project.
- The local politician worked tirelessly to create jobs and stimulate economic growth, and her efforts ultimately helped bring home the bacon for her constituents.
- After months of rigorous training, the boxer finally brought home the bacon by winning the world heavyweight title.