Meaning of 'Mom and pop'
What does the saying 'Mom and pop' mean?
Idiom: Mom and pop
Meaning:
A mom and pop business is a small business, especially if it is run by members of a family. It can used in a wider sense to mean that something is small scale.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Men & women |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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