phrasal verb · neutral
make a living
/meɪk ə ˈlɪvɪŋ/make a LIV·ing
speakingtask2
to earn money to support yourself
Examples
“Many artists struggle to make a living from their work.”
“He makes a living as a freelance translator.”
“In Task 2 you might discuss how technology changes the way people make a living.”
Band 8 sentence
“With the gig economy expanding, many graduates make a living through multiple freelance roles.”
Collocations
- make a living as + profession
- barely make a living
Word family
living nounmake a living phrase
Common mistakes
make living→make a living
do a living→make a living
Say it for a higher band
5earn money→6have a job→7+make a living
Synonyms
earn a living
make money
Easily confused
earn a living
“He earns a living by teaching English.”
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