Live off the land
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Lifestyle Choice
The phrase often suggests a deliberate, self-sufficient lifestyle, not just temporary survival.
He turned down city life to live off the land and grow organic vegetables.
Pro Tip 2/3Back to Nature
It implies a close connection with nature and often an eco-friendly approach.
She dreamt of living off the land, surrounded by nature, not concrete.
Pro Tip 3/3Not by Choice
Sometimes it describes necessity rather than choice, due to economic reasons.
After losing his job, Mike began to live off the land at his family’s old farm.
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