put butter on one's bread
The idiom "put butter on one's bread" metaphorically refers to earning money or making a living.
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Definition
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(informal, idiomatic)To earn money to support oneself or one's family.
Example
- He works two jobs to put butter on his bread.
- Freelancing is how she puts butter on her bread.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "put butter on one's bread":
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