bring home the bacon

verb2

1. •
   To have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.

   • It's just that I think I'm going to lose my job at the studio and am damned scared of not being able to bring home the bacon. — 2005
2. •
   To win or succeed.

   • I am going to do my bit, Corky, and it may be that my bit will turn out to be just the trifle that brings home the bacon. — 1924