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god don butter my bread
What does god don butter my bread mean?
An expression of gratitude when something good or fortunate happens, thanking God for a blessing or breakthrough.
"I finally got the job — God don butter my bread this year!"
Origin
Compositional Pidgin phrase listed among core everyday phrases by the British Council's Pidgin guide; buzznigeria's phrase list confirms the same meaning of gratitude for a blessing.
Frequently asked questions
What does "God don butter my bread" mean?
It means "God has answered my prayers" or "I've been blessed" — an expression of gratitude for good fortune.
Can it be shortened?
Yes, people often just say "butter my bread" or "butta my bread" with the same meaning.
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