单词 | to live on one's hump |
释义 | > as lemmasto live on one's hump d. to live on one's hump: to be self-sufficient, to operate from resources accumulated earlier.With reference to the camel's hump as a reserve of nourishment. ΘΠ society > authority > lack of subjection > freedom or liberty > independence > be independent [verb (intransitive)] > be self-sufficient to suffice to oneselfc1475 to shift for oneselfa1513 to work out (one's own) salvation1535 reside1610 to stand on (also upon) one's own (two) feet1621 to stand on (also upon) one's own (two) legs1623 shirk1843 to fish for oneself1867 to live on one's hump1909 1909 Westm. Gaz. 11 Sept. 7/2 During nearly three weeks in this glorious place I have lived on my own hump. < as lemmas |
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