Mooch off Meaning in English
expression
释义
To get things like money, food, or a place to live from others without paying or giving back, often over a long time. It usually means someone is taking advantage of another person’s generosity.
用法与细微差别
Informal and sometimes disapproving; often used about people who habitually ask for things or live off friends/family. Common phrase: 'mooch off someone'. Not as strong as 'freeload' but can be negative. Do not use in formal writing.
例句
He likes to mooch off his parents and never pays rent.
basic
Don’t mooch off your friends; try to be independent.
basic
She used to mooch off her roommate for food.
basic
I can’t believe he’s still mooching off his brother at 30.
natural
They always try to mooch off us when we go out to eat.
natural
Stop mooching off me and get your own lunch!
natural