自食其力

He earned his own upkeep at a very early age.

很小就自食其力。

It's almost inconceivable that a handicapped girl is very independent and lives all alone.

"一个残疾姑娘居然自食其力,独自生活,简直难以想。"

While she was a student she had to work as a waitress in order to pay her way.

书时要靠当女招待来自食其力。

Can support oneself for the torsel will, she in every way runs, found a work for him in some restaurant.

梁承志能自食其力，又多方奔走，某酒楼找到一份工作。