bread of life
Anything which is regarded as a source or inspiration of spiritual nourishment.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“For many people, music is the bread of life.”
“She finds comfort in her faith, which she considers the bread of life during difficult times.”
“The poet described his connection to nature as the bread of life, sustaining his spirit through years of solitude.”
From the biblical Bread of Life Discourse.
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a little bit of bread and no cheese
Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).
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beg for one's life
To plead or make a desperate attempt to continue with what one has been doing.
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best thing since sliced bread
Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.
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bread and butter
That which is central or fundamental, as to one's business, survival, or income; a staple or cornerstone.
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bread and circuses
Food and entertainment handed out by those in power to keep the public quiet.
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bring back to life
To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.
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brown bread
Dead.
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burn bread
To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it; to jinx something for (someone).
Last updated August 10, 2026