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.
- 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)