phrasal verb

Sponge on

Rank #1988Letter SInseparable

2Sections

Accept or get money without doing any work

Meanings

  • Accept or get money without doing any work (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • A lot of people are SPONGING ON the state by claiming benefits they're not entitled to.
  • All employees must SPONGE ON as stated in their contract.
  • We expect everyone to SPONGE ON without exception.

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