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Definition

To provide enough money to cover basic necessities.

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In Context

  • "I don't care what I do. If it pays the bills and puts food on the table, I'm not bothered."
  • "The locals bemoan the tourist crush and at the same time welcome it because it puts food on the table."
  • "The middle class does not consider itself free form the concern of putting food on the table."
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