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bread-and-butter

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adjective 1
bread and butter noun 2
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Said when two people walking together are temporarily separated by an obstacle in order to indicate that they belong together.
- Should this happen, retrace your steps to the point of separation if you wish to counteract the spell. Or, say the words "bread and butter." — 1989
A saying specifically used to ward off bad luck when separating hands to walk either side of a tree
(no longer used) A general saying used to ward off bad luck

adjective1

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Relating to basic sustenance or the requirements for everyday living.
- These road warrior plays were fronted by former semistars like Forrest Tucker or Hugh O'Brian, who had had their bread-and-butter TV shows cancelled. The job could pay $3,000 to $5,000 a week […] — 2015

bread and butter noun2

The basic requirements of living, such as food and housing.
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That which is central or fundamental, as to one's business, survival, or income; a staple or cornerstone.
- They will do some machining if you ask them, but sheet metal has always been their bread and butter.

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