Expression meaning that you are so distracted with entertainment and food, that you forget the real problems around the world. Originated in ancient Rome where the government would hand out bread and games (entertainment) so that people would be distracted and wouldn't rebel against the government for political issues.
Me: Did you find out about the huge rebellion that happened the other day?
Other person: No, I was busy cooking dinner and playing board games with my family
Me: Wow! sounds like your life is full of bread and circuses!
Other person: No, I was busy cooking dinner and playing board games with my family
Me: Wow! sounds like your life is full of bread and circuses!
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A bread Samich is a slice of cheap white bread folded in half. This is what you eat if you don't have any thing to place in the sandwich like regular folks with money do.
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Get the Bread Feet mug.To get the money, to accomplish something very successfully, can also be said as "let's gain this grain", "lets land this loaf" and many others.
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Get the bread pope mug.Often made of flour and water. Many eat it for breakfast and as an accompaning part of a meal. Often eaten with butter, and sometimes cheese on top.
Comes in both darker and lighter models.
Comes in both darker and lighter models.
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