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We found 3 dictionaries that define the word bread and butters:

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  1. bread and butters: Merriam-Webster
  2. bread and butters: Collins English Dictionary
  3. bread and butters: Vocabulary.com

(Note: See bread_and_butter as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (bread and butter)

noun:  (idiomatic) That which is central or fundamental, as to one's business, survival, or income; a staple or cornerstone.
noun:  (idiomatic) The basic requirements of living, such as food and housing.
noun:  Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bread, butter.
▸ Also see bread_and_butter


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