bring home the bacon

Example Sentences

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"He's going to bring home the bacon," he said from the Oval Office, "even though bacon isn't too big in Israel. I had to clear that up."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

Pork producers say that if the rules remain on the state’s books, Californians might soon be unable to afford to bring home the bacon — or ham or sausage.

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2022

“She’s been my biggest encouragement. She could have easily said ‘No, you stay at the factory, and you just bring home the bacon, buddy.’

From Washington Times • Jan. 12, 2020

Who says England couldn’t bring home the bacon in the World Cup?

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2018

"With a fair share of luck we'll bring home the bacon," he remarked, as he led the way from the trench.

From Army Boys in the French Trenches Or, Hand to Hand Fighting with the Enemy by Randall, Homer