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A "leech" is a term used to describe someone who exploits others for personal gain, fitting the description of someone who lives by using others' resources or support. Patron is someone who supports or sponsors an individual or cause, rather than relying on others. Beneficiary is someone who receives benefits or advantages, but not necessarily in a parasitic manner. Contributor refers to someone who adds or gives to a cause, not someone who depends on others.
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The opening batsman's devil-may-care approach may...
Downhill sports can easily cost you an apple of your eye without even seeing a mountain.
Play it by the ear
HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE
I) The new model is head and shoulders above its competitors in terms of both quality and design.
II) His perfo...
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Sitting shotgun
Don't try to blow smoke , I know the facts very well.
Cut the mustard
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To take to one's heels
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The old man was caught in a Catch-22 situation .