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

“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

"We are confident the prime minister can bring home the bacon and then we will ask our members again," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2015

You'll have to bring home the bacon, do the cooking and so on, and see what you can find along the line of edible roots, grains, fruits, and what-not.

From Spacehounds of IPC by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)