plural of sweet bread

(Britain, idiomatic) Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).

To earn money. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, butter, bread.

present participle of put butter on one's bread

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of put butter on one's bread

(Ireland) Kind deeds or favours are often forgotten by the beneficiary once they have been done.

(idiomatic) To deprive someone of the means of living.

(idiomatic) To profit from two things at the same time, especially when those things seem contradictory or incompatible.

People need more than food and shelter to live a fulfilling life.

Alternative form of half a loaf is better than none