short commons
Noun
Meaning
short commons pl (plural only)
Meagre rations.
2. By inference, the phrase can be used metaphorically, to describe other incidences where a less than expected ration of something is allotted.
Noun
short commons pl (plural only)
Meagre rations.
2. By inference, the phrase can be used metaphorically, to describe other incidences where a less than expected ration of something is allotted.