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gravy train

idiom

An occupation or situation that generates considerable income or benefits while requiring little effort and carrying little risk.

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Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    Army and navy

    [Cockney slang]gravy

    As gravy was plentiful at mealtimes in both services.

  2. 02

    back that train up

    Said to a person who is speaking or acting too hastily.

  3. 03

    train wreck

    To ruin utterly and catastrophically, to cause to end in disaster.

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