1. to support a family by working; to earn a salary; to bring home money earned at a job

1. Both Richard and Stephanie got jobs to bring home the bacon for their children.

2. I’ve got to get to work if I’m going to bring home the bacon.

3. Go out and get a job so you can bring home the bacon.

4. Leo became ill and couldn’t work anymore, so his wife went back to work. Now she’s the one who brings home the bacon.

5. It’s romantic to marry someone you love, but when you set up your household, you’re going to have bills to pay. You should think about marrying someone who will help bring home the bacon.