Phrase guide

put bread on the table

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

Synonym of put food on the table.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: put food on the table

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: mettre du pain sur la table — Translations
  • Polish: zapewniać byt — Translations
  • Polish: zapewnić byt — Translations