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break bread (with someone)

to eat. There were several chances for politicians and celebrities to meet and break bread with each other.

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I admire your bravery and your candor, but while you continue the Outlaw of Torn you may not break bread at the table of De Montfort as a friend would have the right to do. The Outlaw of Torn by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context "No, no," she said, earnestly and kindly, "leave us like a friend-- break bread with us once more. The Woman in White by Collins, Wilkie View in context More results

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