bullets and beans
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Meaning · English
The foundational supplies needed to sustain life and operations, encompassing ammunition and food or rations.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Vật phẩm cơ bản để duy trì sự sống và hoạt động
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bullets and beans” mean?
The foundational supplies needed to sustain life and operations, encompassing ammunition and food or rations.
Is “bullets and beans” formal or informal?
bullets and beans is generally slang.