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Hand to mouth meaning

What does the saying 'Hand to mouth' mean?

Idiom: Hand to mouth

Meaning:

Someone who's living from hand to mouth, is very poor and needs the little money they have coming in to cover their expenses.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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