satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.' name='description'> earn one's keep - definition and meaning
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earn one's keep

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  • verb idiomatic To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.

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