How to Pronounce "bring home the bacon"
expression
BRING HOHM thuh BAY-kuhn
bring HOHM thuh BAY-kuhn
Definition
To earn money to support your family or household, typically by working. It means providing the income needed to live.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbeɪkən
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /hˈəʊm/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈeɪkən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING HOHM thuh BAY-kuhn
UK
bring HOHM thuh BAY-kuhn
Listen in Context
My dad brings home the bacon for our family.
She works hard every day to bring home the bacon.
After finding a new job, I can finally bring home the bacon.
Who’s going to bring home the bacon while you’re traveling?