Definitions of bread and butter
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the financial means whereby one lives
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synonyms:
keep, livelihood, living, support, sustenance
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amenities, comforts, conveniences, creature comforts
things that make you comfortable and at ease
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maintenance
means of maintenance of a family or group
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meal ticket
a source of income or livelihood
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subsistence
minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
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type of:
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resource
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
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