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On the breadline

Idiom Economics

Meaning

Living in poverty or with very little money.

Example Sentences

"After losing his job, he was almost on the breadline."

Related Expressions

kindness goes a long way

a small act of kindness can have a big positive impact

under the hood

behind the surface; the underlying mechanism or system

take it with a pinch of salt

to not completely believe something

full swing

at the peak of activity or excitement

make up

to reconcile after an argument or fight

flat broke

having no money at all