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71earn your spurs — win/earn/your spurs phrase to do something that proves your ability in a particular activity or situation and gives you a good reputation Thesaurus: to do something well or better than someone elsesynonym Main entry: spur * * * earn your spurs… …
72earn your living — to earn enough money to pay for everything you need Everyone should have the means to earn their own living …
73earn top dollar — pay, earn, charge, etc. top ˈdollar idiom (informal) pay, earn, charge, etc. a lot of money • If you want the best, you have to pay top dollar. • We can help you get top dollar when you sell your house. Main entry: ↑ …
74earn one's keep — verb To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially. Being a very strong, acti …
75earn one's bread — make a living, earn a living …
76earn one's salt — barely earn a living …
77earn while you learn — This expression refers to the possibility of earning a salary while in training. Become an apprentice and get paid while in training. Earn while you learn! …
78earn a crust — British informal to earn just enough money to live on I ve been an actor for years, earning a crust wherever I can …
79earn one's stripes — idi earn one s stripes, to gain experience …
80earn one's spurs — ► win (or earn) one s spurs 1) historical gain a knighthood by an act of bravery. 2) informal gain one s first distinction or honours. Main Entry: ↑win …