earn one’s living

earn one’s living  谋生，自食其力

【例句】

◆  Teachers earn their living by teaching．老师靠教学来谋生。

◆  Perhaps he would be able to earn his living after all and not have to close his restaurant．也许他终究能够维持下去而不必关闭他的餐馆了。（人教版，必修③，Unit 2）

【联想】 同义短语：make one's living