iron rations
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Disappointed we lie down and consider whether we couldn’t have a go at the iron rations.
From Literature
The troops were served out with three days' provisions, and the intendance was furnished with a supply of "iron rations" from the magazines of the fortress.
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These were some "iron rations," in case of difficulties about our food supply; two or three tools, including a heavy spanner which would serve as a weapon at need; and a shabby suit case to hold everything.
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They had their iron rations with them, and lived on these until they were gone.
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Some one had been wanted for some kind of job down there, an officer to instruct the Details in the mysteries of Iron Rations, or something of the sort.
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