He worked hard all week to 'bring home the bacon' for his family.
You really 'saved my bacon' by helping out yesterday.
a slice of 'bacon' = ('Brit') a rasher of 'bacon'
(..) - Hurry, honey. Or you'll be late for work. - Have a great day, honey. - Thanks. - Help customers, climb ladders... - Bring bacon. All that jazz. You have an appointment? I'm an old friend. I just wanted to... - All visitors are required... - Go check the electric fence. (..)2004 The Incredibles