Sponge off of Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To get money, food, or other support from someone without giving anything back and without making an effort yourself; to live off another person’s generosity.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often negative; suggests laziness or lack of responsibility. Always used for people who live off others, not for casual help. Often used as 'sponge off someone' or 'sponge off of someone'.
Example Sentences
He always sponges off of his parents instead of getting a job.
basic
Stop trying to sponge off of your friends and pay your own way.
basic
She doesn’t want to sponge off of anyone; she works hard for her money.
basic
Jake’s been sponging off of his roommate for months and never pays for anything.
natural
“Don’t let your brother sponge off of you. Set some boundaries.”
natural
I can’t believe she keeps sponging off of us after everything we’ve done for her.
natural