The term living hand to mouth can be traced back to the time of America’s great depression (1929-1939) when simple things such knowing when your next meal will be was usually unknown.
It was said that when people especially those living in the great cities found food at places such as ‘Soup Kitchens’ or ‘Bread lines’ they were so hungry that the food went from their hands right into their mouths. It was said that they were eating “Hand to mouth”.
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