吃老本

chīlǎoběn

live off one's past gains; rest on one's laurels

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live on one's own fat; rest on one's laurels

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live on one's own fat; rest on one's laurels

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chī lǎo běn

v. live off one's past gains

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吃老本

chī lǎo běn

live off one's past gains (past glory); live on one's fat; rest on past achievements; rest on one's laurels