The phrase "to be the breadwinner" means being the person in a family or household who earns the money to support and provide for the needs of the family. Full definition
A term plan is perfectly suited for people who are the breadwinner of the family with high financial liabilities. (policyx.com)
Most of this comes at a time when almost 50 % of women are the breadwinners in marriages and partnerships and are having to make decisions about focusing on their careers or starting a family. (policygenius.com)
While she admits she wasn't keen on being pregnant anyway, I'm also grateful that she is willing to take on the burden of being the breadwinner for a couple of years while I focus on the family. (olivia.thechiongs.com)