live off the backs of somebody (to use what other people produce in order to live, without giving them anything in exchange) — захребетничать; жить за чужой счет; сидеть на шее
Example 2: He was one of the wealthiest dictators of all time and he lived off the backs of the people.
Example 3: .
Example 4:
See also
[сидеть на шее]
[free ride]
[халява]