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Post 102 - It’s the weekend - Idiom of the Day
Gravy Train
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Figurative meaning
The term "gravy train" refers to a situation where someone can make a lot of money easily, without much effort or responsibility. It implies a continuous source of abundant financial gain with minimal work.
Typical usage
The idiom "gravy train" is often used to describe jobs or situations where profit is gained with little to no effort.
For example, someone might say, "He’s been riding the gravy train ever since he got that cushy consulting job," to suggest that the person is earning a lot of money without much hard work.
Origin
The expression "gravy train" has its roots in early 20th-century American slang. The word "gravy" in this context likely evolved from the metaphorical use of the actual sauce known for making plain food more appealing and enjoyable, suggesting that something is an enhancement or an extra benefit.
By the 1920s, the term was commonly used to mean an easy and profitable route or situation. The "train" part of the idiom emphasises the smooth, ongoing, and almost automatic nature of the benefits, much like a train running effortlessly on its tracks.
