bring home the bacon
Example Sentences
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So too, a wife may be more attracted by a potential spouse who shares her interests, rather than one offering only to bring home the bacon.
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2021
“And that is a big difference in making sure that we can bring home the bacon to the people who are counting on us.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 3, 2021
Who says England couldn’t bring home the bacon in the World Cup?
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2018
After all, where’s the fun of being in Congress if you can’t bring home the bacon?
From Washington Times ● Jan. 24, 2018
And just you make up your mind you're going to bring home the bacon.
From Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School by Allen Chapman
