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One's Deserve Earn Paid Position Contribute Share Carl

Idiom (to) earn one's keep
Meaning to deserve what one is paid; to deserve to be in the position one is in; to contribute one's share
Example Carl stands around flirting with the receptionist all day instead of working. He's not earning his keep.

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