Earn a/your crust

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verb phrase

To earn money for basic living expenses.

She does a lot of little jobs to earn her crust.
Visual representation of "earn a/your crust" - To earn money for basic living expenses

Often appears as...

  • hard to earn a crust
  • struggle to earn a crust

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Everyday Use

The phrase is commonly used in casual conversations, not in formal contexts.

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After college, I moved to the city to earn my crust.
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Metaphorical Meaning

Earning a crust metaphorically means earning enough to buy basic food, like bread, hence the reference to 'crust'.

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I'm not rich, but I earn a crust.
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Struggle Implied

The phrase often suggests a struggle or just getting by, rather than abundance or comfort.

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These days, it's tough to earn a crust.
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