Earn
111earn\ one's\ keep — v. phr. To merit one s salary or keep by performing the labor or chores that are expected of one. John earned his keep at the music conservatory by dusting off all the musical instruments every day …
112earn a passport — to be rewarded as an assassin Another duty, it would seem, of the women in the harem, who might be lent by the sultan to a minister with orders to kill him: Her task accomplished, she was reintegrated into the Royal household and… …
113earn brownie points — informal to get praise or approval for something you have done. I thought I might get some brownie points by helping to organize the party …
114earn-out agreement — contingent contract An agreement to purchase a company in which the purchaser pays a lump sum at the time of the acquisition, with a promise to pay more (a contingent consideration) if certain criteria, usually specified earnings levels, are met… …
115earn-out agreement — contingent contract An agreement to purchase a company in which the purchaser pays a lump sum at the time of the acquisition, with a promise to pay more (a contingent consideration) if certain criteria, usually specified earnings levels, are met… …
116earn your keep — 1) to pay for the things that you need by earning money or by working for the people that you live with 2) if something earns its keep, it is useful or it produces an income …
117earn your stripes — to do something to deserve a new position or a higher status He earned his stripes playing for the reserve team …
118earn one’s stripes (to) — Put in time with an organization, thereby earning one’s position or promotion (military) …
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120earn one's keep — work in return for food and accommodations ■ be worth the time, money, or effort spent on one …