keeps the pot boiling

A form of keep the pot boiling — To maintain one's livelihood; to continue to procure the necessities of living.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of keep the pot boiling
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Chicago

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