新东方词汇课程百度云:请问这里的earn my keep 是什么意思?谢谢!

来源:百度文库 编辑:查人人中国名人网 时间:2024/05/09 08:09:47
I yearned for the basic and honorable freedoms of achieving my potential, of earning my keep , of marrying and having a family-the freedom not to be obstructed in a lawful life.

earn one’s keep 挣钱养活自己(挣钱糊口)

earn one’s living (=earn one’s livelihood) 挣钱糊口,谋生。

例句:

When you earn your keep, you will be able to do many things that your parents cannot。