cadge something off someone

cadge (something) off (someone)

slang To borrow something from someone. I need to cadge your textbook off you before the big test. Hey, man, I forgot my lunch. Can I cadge one of your snacks off you? Sorry, Caitlin cadged my last spare pen off me before the test.

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cadge something off someone

verb

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