bring home the bacon
Example Sentences
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“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
“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
Elmer's got the dandy idea, all right," said George; "you leave him alone, and he'll sure bring home the bacon.
From The Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts: Under Canvas or, The Hunt for the Cartaret Ghost by Douglas, Alan
