earn a living



earn a living

To make money in order to support oneself financially. If you quit your job at the hospital, how on earth will you earn a living? Right now, I have to work three jobs just to earn a living.
See also: earn, living

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
NaphtaliNAF-tə-lie (English)Biblical
Crisp[krisp]
Giampierojahm-PYE-roItalian
Raghnaid-Scottish
Fortune['fɔ:tʃən]
MaireMIE-reFinnish