earn one's keep

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === earn one's keep (third-person singular simple present earns one's keep, present participle earning one's keep, simple past and past participle earned one's keep or earnt one's keep) (idiomatic) To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially. Synonyms: earn one's corn, earn one's crust, carry one's weight; see also Thesaurus:make a living (figurative) To be worthwhile. ==== Translations ====