Idioms with bread

To continue the theme of sandwiches this week I thought we could look at some set idiomatic expressions using bread or loaves.

My teachers at school used to be quite impatient and if they thought we should know the answer to something they always shouted 'Use your loaf!' This meant that we should think more carefully. The expression originates from the cockney slang loaf of bread meaning head.

Another expression using bread is 'the best thing since sliced bread'. If you think somebody or something is absolutely fantastic you can say that he / she / it is the best thing since sliced bread. I hope you think this blog is the best thing since sliced bread!

If you here somebody saying that something is their bread and butter, they are talking about what they do to make a living and survive. Teaching English is my bread and butter. What's yours?

Finally, do you know what side your bread is buttered on? You should do because you can have problems in life if not. You always need to know what is advantegeous for you and who you need to look after in life to get places!