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To 'live off the fatta the land' means to be self sufficient and be able to use the products you produce, there would be no boss to work for and have to answer to.

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In "Of Mice and Men," the phrase "fat of the land" is used by George and Lennie to describe their dream of owning a piece of land where they can live freely and independently. It symbolizes their desire for a stable and prosperous life in contrast to the hardships they face as migrant workers.

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