Where British Phrases Came From
Monday, Aug 24, 2020, 10:22 am
By:
Tony Williams
#19 Square Meal
This phrase comes from the sea because food was quite scarce and portions were rather meager. However, whenever a substantial meal was served it was put onto a large square wooden board as they could be stacked easier in the ship. This then became known as a square meal.
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