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HALF A LOAF is BETTER THAN NONE,

KNOW WHICH SIDE ONE'S BREAD IS BUTTERED ON,

TAKE THE BREAD OUT OF ONE'S MOUTH.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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know which side one's bread is buttered on

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[take the bread out of one's mouth] {v. phr.} To take away or not give your rightful support, especially through selfish pleasure. * /She accused her husband of drinking and […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[bread and butter] (1) {n. phr.} The usual needs of life; food, shelter, and clothing. * /Ed earned his bread and butter as a bookkeeper, but added a little jam […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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