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DictionarySeebreadCast bread upon the waters
cast (one's) bread upon the watersDo good deeds without being motivated by a potential reward. Maia left her high-powered accounting job to cast her bread upon the waters and care for her mother.See also: bread, cast, upon, waterCast one's bread upon the waters.Prov. Act generous because you feel it is right and not because you expect a reward. (Biblical.) Joseph is casting his bread upon the waters, supporting Bob while he works on his novel Cast your bread upon the waters; make a generous contribution to our cause.See also: bread, cast, upon, water |