bread ticket
The term "bread ticket" has historical roots in food rationing and charity, but is also used idiomatically to refer to a source of income or sustenance.
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Definition
C1History
(historical)A voucher or coupon that could be exchanged for bread, often distributed as part of charity or food rationing programs.
Example
- During the war, families relied on bread tickets to get their daily rations.
B2Idiomatic
(informal, idiom)A metaphorical term for a means of obtaining financial support or sustenance.
Example
- He considered his job to be his bread ticket, ensuring he could pay his bills.
Similar
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