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Definition |
The belief that one deserves special
privileges without having to earn them. |
Examples |
1) The world owes her a living, as
she is watching TV the whole day, not doing anything productive. 2)
I'm not willing to work for it. I think the
world owes me a living. |
Etymology |
The term is thought to have originated in
the United States. Mark Twain said "Don't go around saying the world
owes you a living." |
Synonyms |
feeling of entitlement, sense of privilege |
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