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bring home the bacon

verb

1 bring home the bacon

Attain success or reach a desired goal.

synonyms: come through, deliver the goods, succeed, win.

Dutch: gaan, gelukken, lukken, slagen

2 bring home the bacon

Supply means of subsistence; earn a living:
— Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon.

synonym: provide.


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