taken the bread out of someone's mouth

A form of take the bread out of someone's mouth — To deprive someone of the means of living.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of take the bread out of someone's mouth
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APA

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MLA

“taken the bread out of someone's mouth.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20the%20bread%20out%20of%20someone's%20mouth. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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