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The breadline
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la línea de pobreza, el umbral de pobreza
the income level below which a person is considered to be living in poverty or experiencing financial hardship
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "the breadline" and when to use it?
The idiom "the breadline" originated in the early 20th century during the Great Depression, which began in 1929 and lasted for several years. This phrase is used to describe the income level or economic threshold below which a person or family is considered to be living in poverty and experiencing financial hardship.
Example
Despite having a job, she still falls below the breadline and struggles to make ends meet.
A pesar de tener un trabajo, todavía se encuentra por debajo de la línea de pobreza y lucha por llegar a fin de mes.
The government aims to implement policies that lift families out of the breadline and provide them with better economic opportunities.
El gobierno tiene como objetivo implementar políticas que saquen a las familias de la línea de pobreza y les brinden mejores oportunidades económicas.
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la línea de alimentos, la cola de ayuda alimentaria
a queue of people waiting for free food
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