live off
The phrase "live off" commonly refers to relying on someone or something for financial support or sustenance.
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Definition
B2Finance
(disapproving, informal)To depend on another person or entity for money without earning it oneself.
Example
- He has been living off his parents since he lost his job.
- She lives off her trust fund.
B2Survival
(informal)To sustain oneself by consuming a specific type of food.
Example
- During the expedition, they had to live off canned beans and rice.
- He seems to live off fast food.
B2Resource
(general)To use a particular resource or supply to meet one's needs.
Example
- The community lives off the natural resources of the forest.
- Farmers live off the land.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "live off":
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