Why Do We Say 'Bread' When We Mean 'Money'?

Bread is something people need to survive, and money helps them get it. Long ago, when money was made of metal or paper, people would say 'a loaf of bread' instead of 'a coin.' Over time, they started saying 'bread' when they meant 'money.' It's like a fun game that people still play today!

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When someone says, 'I’ve got the bread,' they mean they have enough money to buy a big meal!
Your friend might say, 'We need more bread' when you’re out of cash.
If you hear someone talk about getting bread, they are probably talking about making money.

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