Put food on the table phrasal verb
To earn enough money to pay for basic expenses that one or one's family needs
My parents just put food on the table, so I know they can't afford my higher education.
Many people don't know how they can put food on the table during the lockdown period.
I really need a job that helps my family put food on the table.
save as much money as possible
Used to say that someone attempts to get money from you.
Feeling worried about finance.
To do work of any kind to earn a living
The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense.
people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.
I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.