英语词汇“earn one's keep”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

earn one's keep

1Work 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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单词	earn one's keep
释义	earn one's keep 1Work 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. See parent entry: earn
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