make a living
idiom
: to earn the money one needs to pay for housing, food, etc.
He made a living by working as a cook.
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Clare Fisher, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Displaced workers will need new ways to make a living, and the jobs outlook will point some towards new franchise possibilities.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Many workers in California rely on tips to make a living wage.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
Redeeming bottles and cans is a way to make a living for thousands of New Yorkers.
—Ryan Castalia, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Make a living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20living. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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