3 squares and a cot

[knkali]

did he need to get it off his chest or is he looking for 3 meals a roof and a cot? You decide.
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/24/11369231-man-stops-cop-confesses-to-25-year-old-murder?lite

[Bill K]

When I was in the Marine Corps (1962-1966) we used the phrase "Three hots and a cot.". It was a reason some reenlisted. Especially for some who couldn't seem to hold onto their pay check for more than a few hours because they were into shooting craps and such.