bread and butter
/B R EH1 D AE1 N D B AH1 T ER0/noun
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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.”
interjection
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Said when two people walking together are temporarily separated by an obstacle in order to indicate that they belong together.
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