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Live off the fat of the land

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Wealth Dependence

Implies relying on external wealth or provisions, not personal effort.

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He had no job, but was living off the fat of the land through his inheritance.
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Not Literally

Not about actual 'fat' or 'land' but about enjoying abundant resources or wealth.

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They moved to a richer country to live off the fat of the land.
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Potential Negativity

Can be seen negatively, as living off others without contributing.

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Critics say that he's just living off the fat of the land and not earning his keep.
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