subaltern’s luncheon n.
a glass of water and the tightening of one’s belt.
![[UK]](/static/img/flags/uk.png "United Kingdom") | 50 Years Public Service 50: I might have to be satisfied with the traditional ‘subaltern’s luncheon’ ‘a glass of water and a pull at the waistbelt’ . |
a glass of water and the tightening of one’s belt.
| 50 Years Public Service 50: I might have to be satisfied with the traditional ‘subaltern’s luncheon’ ‘a glass of water and a pull at the waistbelt’ . |