Meaning of 'Know which side one's bread is buttered on'
What does the saying 'Know which side one's bread is buttered on' mean?
Idiom: Know which side one's bread is buttered on
Meaning:
If you know which side one's bread is buttered on, you know where your interests lie and will act accordingly to protect or further them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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