bread-and-butter  =  
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     1.basic and relating directly to most people's needs and interests

     2. a job or activity that provides you with the money you need to live


A few of the urgent tasks include the government's pledge to tackle bread-and-butter issues, enhance welfare schemes, and deal with other immediate problems, such as PM 2.5 dust pollution, he said. Mr Anutin, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and deputy prime minister, who is also overseeing the Public Health Ministry, said efforts will be made to pursue transport projects to make commuting more convenient.