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"Gravy Train"

Definition: The term "gravy train" refers to a situation or job where someone earns a lot of money with very little effort. It suggests an easy way to make money, often without much work or responsibility involved.

Advanced Usage:

In more formal contexts, you might hear "gravy train" used to discuss government jobs or contracts where people perceive that they are receiving large salaries or benefits without working hard.

Word Variants:

• Gravy: This can refer to a sauce made from meat juices, but in this context, it relates to something extra or beneficial.
• Train: In this phrase, it doesn’t refer to a vehicle but rather an idea of a continuous source of income.

Different Meanings:

• In a culinary context, "gravy" simply refers to a sauce often served with meat.
• In informal contexts, "gravy" can also mean something easy or extra.

Synonyms:

• Easy money
• Windfall
• Cash cow
• Bonanza

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "gravy train," but here are some related expressions: - "On easy street" - living comfortably with little effort. - "Cash in" - to make money easily.

Summary:

"Gravy train" is a fun and informal way to talk about easy money or a job that pays well without much work.

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Noun

1. income obtained with a minimum of effort

Synonyms

• easy money