Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-the-bread-out-of-someone's-mouth
idiomatic expression
/teɪk ðə brɛd aʊt ʌv ˈsʌmwʌnz maʊθ/
Definition
To deprive someone of their livelihood or resources, thereby putting their means of support at risk.
Examples
- His decision to cut jobs really took the bread out of their mouths.
- When the new policies were implemented, many felt that it took the bread out of their mouths.
Meaning
This phrase conveys the idea of harming someone’s ability to earn money or support themselves, often in a way that is seen as unjust or unfair.
Synonyms
- deprive of livelihood
- put someone out of work
- harm someone’s income
