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sponge on
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sponge onverb
apply with a sponge
"The painter sponged on his washes"
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sponge on
To "sponge on" someone means to habitually take advantage or exploit someone's generosity, often by regularly accepting free food, accommodation or other resources, typically without offering anything in return. It is essentially living off of someone else's efforts or kindness, without contributing or reciprocating.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sponge on in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sponge on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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