your keep

your keep
your keep
: the amount of money you need to pay for food, clothing, a place to live, etc.
— used in the phrase earn your keep

She's been living off her parents long enough. It's time for her to get a job and start earning her keep.

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Main Entry:keep

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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