roof over one's head, a

roof over (one's) head

A home in which to live or rest; basic shelter. Every night, you should be grateful that you have a roof over your head and food on the table.
See also: head, over, roof
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

roof over one's head, a

A shelter, especially a home, as in I can barely afford to put a roof over my head, my salary is so low.
See also: over, roof
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • a roof over your head
  • roof over (one's) head
  • man does not live by bread alone
  • man cannot live by bread alone
  • hand to mouth, exist/live from
  • live from hand to mouth
  • live hand to mouth
  • mercy
  • sleep rough
  • hit the roof