A job or an activity that brings lot of money without much effort, to enjoy luxurious and comfortable life without working hard
Etymology:
- This short expression originated in 20th century in America. It was the time when the word “gravy” was used as slang word for earning money more often by unfair means. As the word train is taken from railroad trains and people who worked there made this phrase “gravy train” referring to a well- paid job which was easy and does not required any laborious effort at all.
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A new job is really a gravy train for Mr Kennedy as he just comes for short time and leaves without doing anything hardworking.
Submitted on February 25, 2019
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