go on the scrounge (for something)
go on the scrounge (for something)
To begin asking for something without intending to do or give anything in exchange. Primarily heard in UK. A: "Tommy's gone on the scrounge for money again." B: "That kid needs to get a job."
See also: go, on, scrounge
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be/go on the ˈscrounge (for something)
(British English, informal, disapproving) ask somebody for money, food, etc. without doing any work for it or paying for it: She’s always on the scrounge for cigarettes. Why doesn’t she buy her own?See also: go, on, scrounge
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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- be/go on the scrounge
- scrounge
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