breadline
n
1 queue of people waiting for free food given as charity 等候领救济食品的队伍.
2 (idm 习语) on the breadline very poor 极其穷困
We've been living on the breadline for weeks. 几个星期以来我们一直吃了上顿没下顿.
🗣️ 情景例句
Row. Row.
Row。 Row。
Better go to bed supperless than rise in debt.
宁可饿肚子,切莫去借债。
Yes, it is. Hopefully tomorrow will turn out fine.