breadline
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Yip Harburg and Jay Gorney conceived “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” for the breadline scene in the 1932 revue “Americana,” where it was sung by Rex Weber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
When the tour’s over, I’m back on the breadline, honey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2024
The true number of people on the breadline may be much higher.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
Most clubs in Scotland live on the breadline, most supporters travel to watch their team more in hope than expectation of goals and victories.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2023
“Well, well!” says I. “So you didn’t hit the breadline, after all!”
From Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe by Sewell Ford
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