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dog and maggot

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Noun

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dog and maggot (uncountable)

  1. (UK, military, slang, dated, derogatory) Cheese and crackers.
    • 2009, Alan Weeks, Tea, Rum & Fags: Sustaining Tommy, 1914-18, page 8:
      [] a bit of fried bacon for his breakfast, some 'dog and maggot' (biscuit and cheese) for his dinner, and 'rooty' and 'pozzy' (bread and jam) for his tea.