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Definition

Anything which is regarded as a source or inspiration of spiritual nourishment.

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Origins

From the biblical Bread of Life Discourse.

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In Context

  • "[…]if we could look with the eye of faith, we should see that their living and dying has been bread of life to those they left behind."
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Related Idioms

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have one's bread buttered for life

To be furnished or supplied with a great amount.

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university of life

The real world as a source of instruction, as opposed to a formal educ…

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fail at life

To do anything disappointing; to fail significantly.

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staff of life

Bread or some other staple foodstuff.

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Pierian spring

The source of knowledge, inspiration, or learning.
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