idiom
Food
bread and butter
BRED and BUT-er
brɛd ænd ˈbʌtərListen
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Syllable breakdown
breadandbutter
Dictionary meaning
Something fundamental or most important; the main source of income or activity.
Examples
- Corporate training is the bread and butter of this consultancy firm.
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