Live off the fat of the land Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Wealth Dependence Implies relying on external wealth or provisions, not personal effort. He had no job, but was living off the fat of the land through his inheritance. Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally Not about actual 'fat' or 'land' but about enjoying abundant resources or wealth. They moved to a richer country to live off the fat of the land. Pro Tip 3/3Potential Negativity Can be seen negatively, as living off others without contributing. Critics say that he's just living off the fat of the land and not earning his keep.