comer la sopa boba — meaning in English

English meaning

• scrounge verb To search for or obtain something, especially by asking others or making do with what is available.
• sponge noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.

Senses

comer la sopa boba is used for these senses in English:

• freeload (intransitive, derogatory) To exploit the generosity of others without giving anything in return.
• scrounge (intransitive) To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another.
• sponge (intransitive, slang) To take advantage of the kindness of others.

scrounge — full definition

1. verb To search for or obtain something, especially by asking others or making do with what is available.
2. noun A person who scrounges; someone who gets by on borrowed or found things.

sponge — full definition

1. noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.
2. noun A light, airy cake.
3. noun A person who lives off other people's generosity without giving anything back.
4. verb To live off, or take advantage of, someone else's money or kindness.

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