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noun
Synonym of bread-and-butter issue.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, politics
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Synonyms: bread-and-butter issue
Antonyms: none provided
History
Reflecting not only that such issues affect common people's ability to put food on the table but also that the kitchen table is a hub of daily conversation for topics affecting daily life.
