earn one's keep in German
earn one's keep in German
für Kost und Logis arbeiten
(idiomatic) To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
sein Auskommen haben
(idiomatic) To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
seine Schuld abarbeiten
(idiomatic) To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
sich seinen Lebensunterhalt verdienen
(idiomatic) To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
sich seinen Platz / sein Bett / sein Essen verdienen
(idiomatic) To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
lohnen
(figurative) To be worthwhile.