bring home the bacon meaning and definition

BRING HOME THE BACON verb

Definition of bring home the bacon (verb)

1. attain success or reach a desired goal
   • "The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"
   • synonyms: come through, deliver the goods, succeed, win
   • antonym: fail
2. supply means of subsistence; earn a living
   • "He provides for his large family by working three jobs"; "Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon"
   • synonyms: provide