bring home the bacon
Example Sentences
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As chairman of the Commerce Committee and second-ranking Democrat on Appropriations, he could bring home the bacon.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 14, 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
"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
"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
