Profit off is an informal phrasal verb meaning to make money or gain an advantage from a situation or person. [1, 2]
Meaning and Usage
- Definition: Earning financial gain or benefit from an event, trend, or individual. [1, 2]
- Tone: It usually carries a negative or cynical connotation. While the standard phrase profit from is neutral, saying someone "profited off" or "profited off of" someone else often implies exploitation, unfair advantage, or unethical behavior. [1, 2, 3]
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