dog and maggot

English

Noun

dog and maggot (uncountable)

1. (UK, military, slang, dated, derogatory) Cheese and crackers.
   • 2009, Alan Weeks, Tea, Rum & Fags: Sustaining Tommy, 1914-18, page 8:

     […] a bit of fried bacon for his breakfast, some 'dog and maggot' (biscuit and cheese) for his dinner, and 'rooty' and 'pozzy' (bread and jam) for his tea.