/vi-VIR del KWEN-to/
To live off others — surviving without working by taking advantage of people, or living on promises that never get fulfilled. The expert at keeping up appearances without ever delivering.
Example
"He's been living off his family for years without contributing."
"That artist lives off the memory of his past fame."
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/vi-VIR del KWEN-to/
To live off others — surviving without working by taking advantage of people, or living on promises that never get fulfilled. The expert at keeping up appearances without ever delivering.
Example
"He's been living off his family for years without contributing."
"That artist lives off the memory of his past fame."
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