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For a living? When do we use this expression?

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Rebecca

'For a living' is an idiom. It can be used when someone earns enough money to live. Normally, it is used when someone is talking about their job. For example, you can use this expression like this. "John paints houses for a living." or "What do you do for a living?"

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