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bread and water

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bread and water
Fig. the most minimal meal possible; a meal as once was given to prisoners. (Usually used in reference to being in prison or jail.) Wilbur knew that if he got in trouble again it would be at least a year on bread and water. This dinner is terrible again. I would rather have bread and water! Why don't we ever have pizza?
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As punishment I was locked in the brig for seven days and was fed on bread and water.
 
 
 
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