earn one's keep

Language: en

1.
generalneutralidiomatic
- To perform work or contribute effort in return for food, lodging, wages, or other maintenance.
2.
generalinformalidiomatic
- To justify one's continued employment, support, or presence by being useful, productive, or otherwise contributing value.

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