sing for one's supper

Language:

Meanings:

1.
UKUSGlobalinformalneutral
- To perform work or provide a service in order to earn one's living or obtain food and shelter.
- To do something, often humbly or reluctantly, in exchange for payment, reward, or basic necessities.
2.
UKUSGlobalinformal
- To have to do something in order to gain favor or secure a desired outcome; to trade effort or compliance for a benefit.

Examples:

EN: One has to sing for one's supper.
ES: Una tiene que cantar para la cena de alguien.
EN: To sing for one's supper, meaning:
HI: पहली स्त्री साथ-साथ गाती है, अर्थ करती हैं:
EN: sing false sing for one's supper sing like a bird
HI: मधुर सा गीत कोई जैसे गा रही है हवा

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