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Phrasal Verb: Feed off

Feed off - Eat a food as part of an animals diet

Example:

The gecko FEEDS OFF mosquitoes and other insects.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- International English

Feed off - Use something to your advantage

Example:

He FEEDS OFF people's fear of crime to get them to support his proposals.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- International English

Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'FEED'

- Feed off
- Feed on
- Feed up

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