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Mexican breakfast

idiom
Meaning

A breakfast consisting of a cigarette and a glass of water.


Origin

disputed origin

Supposedly because it is all that Mexicans can afford.

Examples
SIMPLE

He skipped food and had a Mexican breakfast instead.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long night, he settled for a Mexican breakfast before heading to work.

COMPLEX

The weary traveler opted for a Mexican breakfast, ignoring his hunger as he stared blankly at the morning news.

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