bullets and beans

noun

The foundational supplies needed to sustain life and operations, encompassing ammunition and food or rations.

Meanings

nounbullets and beans pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyslanggovernmentThe foundational supplies needed to sustain life and operations, encompassing ammunition and food or rations.
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