feed off
US /fiːd ɔːf/
UK /fiːd ɔːf/
1.
to eat something as food
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The birds feed off the berries in the garden.
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Many insects feed off decaying organic matter.
2.
to grow stronger or be encouraged by something
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The comedian seemed to feed off the audience's energy.
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Some people feed off drama and conflict.