Put food on the table In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put food on the table", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-05-31 09:05

Meaning of Put food on the table

Synonyms:

bring home the bacon , make ends meet , earn a living

Put food on the table phrasal verb

To earn enough money to pay for basic expenses that one or one's family needs

My parents just put food on the table, so I know they can't afford my higher education.

Many people don't know how they can put food on the table during the lockdown period.

I really need a job that helps my family put food on the table.

Other phrases about:

to pinch pennies

save as much money as possible

a golden key can open any door
Anything can be accomplished with sufficient money (or the promise of it)
put the bite on (one)

Used to say that someone attempts to get money from you.

a light purse makes a heavy heart

Feeling worried about finance.

earn a/your crust

To do work of any kind to earn a living

Grammar and Usage of Put food on the table

Verb Forms

  • put food on the table
  • puts food on the table
  • putting food on the table
  • to put food on the table

The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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