fat of the land

Noun

Meaning

fat of the land (uncountable)

(idiomatic) The greatest part of anything; the finest and most abundant share of resources; the cream of the crop.
Under capitalism, the wealthy live off the fat of the land.

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Archie's been living off the fat of the land. I'm here to give him his pension plan. When you come to the fight don't block the door. 'Cause you'll all go home after round four. Muhammad Ali

Living off the fat of the land. Traditional Proverb

I am sick and tired of the small groups of individuals, often living off the fat of the land, who feel that they should have the right to block any project. Source: Internet

These books are designed to codify the myth of the self-sufficient pioneers, pulling themselves up by their bootstraps and living off the fat of the land. Source: Internet

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