How to Pronounce "earn your keep"

expression

ˈɝn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkip

URN-yer-KEEP

ˈɜːn/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈiːp

URN-yaw-KEEP

Definition

To earn what you need to live by working or contributing in some way, often used when someone is expected to work for their food, shelter, or place.

American English

ˈɝn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkip

British English

ˈɜːn/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈiːp

URN-yer-KEEP

URN-yaw-KEEP

If you want to stay here, you need to earn your keep.

On the farm, everyone has to earn their keep by helping out.

The new employee wants to earn his keep quickly.

You're not just living here for free—help out and earn your keep.