bring home the bacon

US /brɪŋ hoʊm ðə ˈbeɪkən/
UK /brɪŋ hoʊm ðə ˈbeɪkən/
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1.

ganarse el pan, traer el dinero a casa

to earn money to support one's family

:
After losing his job, he struggled to bring home the bacon for his wife and kids.
Después de perder su trabajo, luchó por ganarse el pan para su esposa e hijos.
It's important for both partners to contribute and bring home the bacon.
Es importante que ambos cónyuges contribuyan y ganen el pan.