吃老本
chī​lǎo​běn

to live off one's capital

chī​lǎo​běn to live off one's capital
  1. 吃 chī nounverb
    to live on
    to rely on a certain source for one's livelihood
  2. 老本 lǎo​běn
    capital
    original business capital; assets; a nest egg or life savings

chī​lǎo​běn to rest on one's laurels
  1. 吃 chī nounverb
    to live on
    to rely on a certain source for one's livelihood
  2. 老本 lǎo​běn
    past achievements
    past reputation or glory; used in the context of resting on one's laurels