make a living

make a living

To earn enough money in order to support oneself financially. If you quit your job at the hospital, how on earth will you make a living? Right now, I have to work three jobs just to make a living.
See also: living, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

make a living

Earn enough to support oneself, as in Can he make a living as a freelance trumpeter? This term was first recorded in 1632.
See also: living, make
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
  • wash hands of
  • wash one's hands of
  • wash your hands of
  • wash your hands of somebody/something
  • wash your hands of something/someone
  • for (one's) (own) sake
  • for sake
  • keep in sight
  • keep sight of (someone or something)