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have one's bread buttered for life

idiom
Meaning

To be furnished or supplied with a great amount.


Examples
SIMPLE

She has her bread buttered for life thanks to her family wealth.

CONTEXTUAL

After winning the lottery, he realized he had his bread buttered for life and retired early.

COMPLEX

Having secured a lucrative lifetime contract, the artist knew she had her bread buttered for life, allowing her to focus entirely on her creative vision.

Anchors to
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    Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).

  2. 02

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  3. 03

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  4. 04

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  5. 05

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  6. 06

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  8. 08

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

Last updated July 12, 2026