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UKone's bread and butter
/wˈɒnz bɹˈɛd and bˈʌtə/
/wˈʌnz bɹˈɛd ænd bˈʌɾɚ/one's bread and butter
[PHRASE]1
the main source of a person or business's income
What is the origin of the idiom "one's bread and butter" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "one's bread and butter" can be traced back to the 18th century in England. Bread and butter have been staple foods for many people throughout history, and they symbolize the basic necessities of life. It is used to describe the main source of income or the primary activity through which someone earns a living.
bread-and-butter
/bɹˈɛdandbˈʌtə//bɹˈɛdændbˈʌɾɚ/Examples
1. He fell out with his bread and butter when he refused to work on the weekends.
2. She's afraid to speak up because she doesn't want to fall out with her bread and butter.
3. If you're not careful, you could fall out with your bread and butter and be out of a job.
4. They've been fighting a lot lately, and she's worried she'll fall out with her bread and butter.
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