Meaning of 'Bread and butter'
What does the saying 'Bread and butter' mean?
Idiom: Bread and butter
Meaning:
Bread and butter issues are ones that affect people directly and in a very important way.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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