bread

the best (or greatest) thing since sliced bread a notable new idea, person, or thing (used to express real or ironic appreciation). informal

☞ This phrase alludes to the mid 20th-century advertising promotions for packed, pre-sliced loaves.

bread and circuses material benefits and entertainment employed by rulers or political parties to keep the masses happy and docile.

☞ Bread and circuses is a translation of the Latin phrase panem et circenses, which appeared in Juvenal's Satires, and which alludes to the Roman emperors' organization of grain handouts and gladiatorial games for the populace.

break bread with share a meal with someone. dated

cast your bread upon the waters do good without expecting gratitude or immediate reward.

☞ This expression comes from Ecclesiastes 11:1: 'Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days'.

have your bread buttered on both sides be in a state of easy prosperity.

know on which side your bread is buttered know where your advantage lies.

2018Robert GoddardPanic Room He had noticed the same spatial discrepancy … as Don had, but had not made the slightest fuss when told to disregard it. He clearly knew which side his bread was buttered.

man cannot live by bread alone people have spiritual as well as physical needs.

☞ This phrase comes from Matthew 4:4 (quoting Deuteronomy 8:3), where the passage continues 'but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God'.

someone's bread and butter someone's livelihood; routine work to provide an income.

2013New York Metro: Pop Music On Perry's new album, Prism, there are a few bustling dance songs and one goofy party tune … . But her bread and butter is the inspirational anthem, songs like Firework and the walloping jock jam Roar.

someone's daily bread the money or food that someone needs in order to live.

take the bread out of people's mouths deprive people of their livings, especially by competition or unfair working practices.

want your bread buttered on both sides want more than is practicable or than is reasonable to expect. informal

词组	bread
释义	bread the best (or greatest) thing since sliced bread a notable new idea, person, or thing (used to express real or ironic appreciation). informal ☞ This phrase alludes to the mid 20th-century advertising promotions for packed, pre-sliced loaves. bread and circuses material benefits and entertainment employed by rulers or political parties to keep the masses happy and docile. ☞ Bread and circuses is a translation of the Latin phrase panem et circenses, which appeared in Juvenal's Satires, and which alludes to the Roman emperors' organization of grain handouts and gladiatorial games for the populace. break bread with share a meal with someone. dated cast your bread upon the waters do good without expecting gratitude or immediate reward. ☞ This expression comes from Ecclesiastes 11:1: 'Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days'. have your bread buttered on both sides be in a state of easy prosperity. know on which side your bread is buttered know where your advantage lies. 2018Robert GoddardPanic Room He had noticed the same spatial discrepancy … as Don had, but had not made the slightest fuss when told to disregard it. He clearly knew which side his bread was buttered. man cannot live by bread alone people have spiritual as well as physical needs. ☞ This phrase comes from Matthew 4:4 (quoting Deuteronomy 8:3), where the passage continues 'but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God'. someone's bread and butter someone's livelihood; routine work to provide an income. 2013New York Metro: Pop Music On Perry's new album, Prism, there are a few bustling dance songs and one goofy party tune … . But her bread and butter is the inspirational anthem, songs like Firework and the walloping jock jam Roar. someone's daily bread the money or food that someone needs in order to live. take the bread out of people's mouths deprive people of their livings, especially by competition or unfair working practices. want your bread buttered on both sides want more than is practicable or than is reasonable to expect. informal
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