sing for your supper
成語所屬單字supper
sing for your supper — 慣用語
1. to have to do something, such as perform a task or provide entertainment, in ord
1.慣用語
釋義
靠出力氣來換取回報；付出才有收穫
to have to do something, such as perform a task or provide entertainment, in order to earn a meal, a reward, or another benefit.
例句
The intern knows she has to sing for her supper by taking on the least pleasant tasks in the office.
At the open-mic night, every performer literally sings for their supper — the audience votes on who gets a free meal.