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to live off
[phrase form: live]
01
to financially survive by depending on someone or something else
Transitive: to live off a financial resource
02
to depend on a particular food for survival
Transitive: to live off specific food items
live off
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Example
The street musician lived off the tips he received from passersby.
The student lived off their parents' financial support while pursuing their education.
The unemployed man is currently living off his savings until he finds a new job.
The struggling artist lives off the generosity of friends and family until their work gains recognition.
The family lived off potatoes and bread during the time of famine.
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