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bread and circuses in German

bread and circuses in German is Brot und Spiele, Brot und Zirkusspiele.

bread and circuses in German

Brot und Spiele
noun
(idiomatic) Food and entertainment provided by the state, particularly if intended to placate the people.
Brot und Zirkusspiele
noun
(idiomatic) Food and entertainment provided by the state, particularly if intended to placate the people.
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What is "bread and circuses" in German?

"bread and circuses" in German is Brot und Spiele, Brot und Zirkusspiele.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "bread and circuses": Brot und Spiele, Brot und Zirkusspiele.

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