"live on" or "live off"
HI there,
are these two the same
when or where can i use this two respectively??
here is where i heard from this phrase
https://youtu.be/X3OCbH-JKBM?t=320

in this case is it right to use come off or it should change to live on instead?

Question

"live on" or "live off"
HI  there,
are these two the same
when or where can i use this two respectively??
here is where i heard from this phrase
https://youtu.be/X3OCbH-JKBM?t=320

in this case is it right to use come off or it should change to live on instead?

Answer

Gilbert Thank you!! the answer is really helpful

Answer

There is a difference between live off and live on. I would choose 'live on'; 
(i) fleas 'live on' blood and cows 'live on' grass. 
(ii) fleas 'live off' humans and cows 'live off' meadows.

i.e. you live on your food and live off the source of your food.

Compare with, 
A: "He has no money of his own yet he lives on caviar and champagne!"
B: "I know. He lives off his parents' money. :)

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