on the breadline

Meaning

on the breadline

(idiomatic) In a situation of extreme poverty; relying on food donations or having only enough to survive.

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Synonyms

needy indigent skint boracic poverty-stricken necessitous strapped

Antonyms

rich wealthy loaded prosperous affluent flush
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Words in the phrase

on the breadline

Close letter words and terms

on the bounce on the bow on the brain On the break on the brew on the bright side