Live on (one's) (own) hump In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "live on (one's) (own) hump", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-15 09:09

Meaning of Live on (one's) (own) hump

Live on (one's) (own) hump phrase obsolete

To live without relying on someone else for money, food, or support.

As soon as I had reached 18, I moved out of my parents' house and lived on my own hump.

Only when I start living on my own hump do I realize that it is difficult to live without depending on my parents.

Origin of Live on (one's) (own) hump

This phrase conjures up the image of the camel, which is famous for surviving on the fat in its hump without feeding or drinking.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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