Earn your keep

phrase

To do work for the place where you're living or working to justify the resources spent on you.

Her father wanted her to take a job and earn her keep
Visual representation of "earn your keep" - To do work for the place where you're living or working to justify the resources spent on you

Often appears as...

  • work hard to earn your keep
  • she earns her keep
phrase

To contribute equally to a shared function or task.

If you are going to live in this house, you must earn your keep
Visual representation of "earn your keep" - To contribute equally to a shared function or task

Often appears as...

  • prove you can earn your keep
  • time to earn your keep
phrase

To do work for the place where you're living or working to justify the resources spent on you.

Her father wanted her to take a job and earn her keep
Visual representation of "earn your keep" - To do work for the place where you're living or working to justify the resources spent on you

Often appears as...

  • work hard to earn your keep
  • she earns her keep
phrase

To contribute equally to a shared function or task.

If you are going to live in this house, you must earn your keep
Visual representation of "earn your keep" - To contribute equally to a shared function or task

Often appears as...

  • prove you can earn your keep
  • time to earn your keep
Definition 1 of 2
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Resource Justification

Understand it's about showing you're worthy of what you receive by working.

Illustration for Resource Justification
Since he stayed at his aunt's, he helped with chores to earn his keep.
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Not Always Monetary

Earning your keep can involve actions other than paying, such as doing tasks.

Illustration for Not Always Monetary
She didn't pay rent but earned her keep by babysitting.
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Expectation of Effort

There's an expectation that you must work to earn your place among others.

Illustration for Expectation of Effort
Living in the communal house means everyone must earn their keep.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Resource Justification

Understand it's about showing you're worthy of what you receive by working.

Illustration for Resource Justification
Since he stayed at his aunt's, he helped with chores to earn his keep.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Monetary

Earning your keep can involve actions other than paying, such as doing tasks.

Illustration for Not Always Monetary
She didn't pay rent but earned her keep by babysitting.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expectation of Effort

There's an expectation that you must work to earn your place among others.

Illustration for Expectation of Effort
Living in the communal house means everyone must earn their keep.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Resource Justification

Understand it's about showing you're worthy of what you receive by working.

Illustration for Resource Justification
Since he stayed at his aunt's, he helped with chores to earn his keep.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Monetary

Earning your keep can involve actions other than paying, such as doing tasks.

Illustration for Not Always Monetary
She didn't pay rent but earned her keep by babysitting.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expectation of Effort

There's an expectation that you must work to earn your place among others.

Illustration for Expectation of Effort
Living in the communal house means everyone must earn their keep.
Visual representation of the word "Earn your keep"

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