| 释义 |
earn one's keep1Work in return for food and accommodation.Mother has been complaining that since I don't contribute any money to the household I should be earning my keep through domestic work....- If they were, then they would have been earning their keep and fending for themselves, like everyone else is supposed to do.
- He has very little business this time of year, so it makes sure the stableboys are earning their keep.
1.1Be worth the time or money spent on one: his media advisers were earning their keep...- I have long been of the opinion that there is always a group of stars who are paid a whole lot of money, but who earn their keep.
- He earns his keep with a subtle musical touch that gradually becomes the overwhelming reason why you'll love this record.
- Sounds like the drug lobbyists are earning their keep.
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