Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to earn a crust
idiom
/tə ɜrn ə krʌst/
Definition
To earn a living or to make money, usually in a humble or hard-working manner.
Examples
- After losing his job, he had to find any way to earn a crust.
- Many artists struggle to earn a crust while pursuing their passions.
- She works two jobs just to earn a crust and support her family.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to earn a crust’ refers to the process of making a sufficient amount of money to support oneself, often through work that may not be glamorous. It suggests a basic means of survival rather than wealth or extravagance.
Synonyms
- make a living
- bring home the bacon
- earn a living
- provide for oneself
