Definition of earn a living
: to earn the money needed for food, clothing, etc.
She's just trying to earn a living.
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“Earn a living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earn%20a%20living. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.
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