What does "Earn a living" mean?

make money to live

"Earn a living" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

You earn the living for a while.

Desperate Housewives S1E23

Adults have to be places and do things and earn a living and pay the rent.

Grey's Anatomy S1E5

a man's got to earn a living, you know?

The Wire S1E10

"Earn a living" in TV shows & movies

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