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Meaning of the word "for a living" in English

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for a living

US /fɔr ə ˈlɪvɪŋ/

UK /fɔːr ə ˈlɪvɪŋ/

Phrase

as a means of earning money to live

Example:

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What do you do for a living?

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He writes books for a living.

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Related Word:

living live live on live in live for live with lively