bread-and-butter issue

Questions

What does bread-and-butter issue mean?

Any issue, such as inflation or prices, that affects ordinary people in their daily lives.

Where does bread-and-butter issue come from?

See the themes covered at bread-and-butter § Etymology and kitchen table issue § Etymology.

How to pronounce bread-and-butter issue

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