🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

Vivir en la abundancia

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Vivir en la abundancia

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Living Off The Fat Of The Land/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ɒf ðə fæt əv ðə lænd/
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Después de ganar la lotería, comenzó a vivir en la abundancia."

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2 senses
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  1. 1

    To live in a state of luxury or comfort, often without having to work hard for it.

    "After winning the lottery, she started living off the fat of the land, enjoying lavish vacations and fine dining."
  2. 2

    To benefit from the resources or advantages available in a particular situation.

    "He was living off the fat of the land by taking advantage of the generous support from his family."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The phrase 'living off the fat of the land' originates from biblical texts, particularly in the Old Testament, where it refers to enjoying the best resources of the land. Over time, it evolved to describe a lifestyle of ease and abundance, often implying a lack of effort in obtaining such comforts.

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