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Βγάζω το ψωμί μου

Literally "I take out my bread," this idiom uses bread as a metaphor for one's livelihood and basic sustenance. To "earn your bread" means to work to provide for your needs. It's the equivalent of the English phrase "to earn one's bread and butter."

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Examples in context

Δουλεύω σκληρά για να βγάζω το ψωμί μου.

I work hard to earn a living.

Είναι δύσκολο να βγάζεις το ψωμί σου σήμερα.

It's difficult to earn a living these days.

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