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Meaning of 'Sing for your supper'

What does the saying 'Sing for your supper' mean?

Idiom: Sing for your supper

Meaning:

If you have to sing for your supper, you have to work to get the pay or reward you need or want.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Food and Eating | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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