American Idioms and Expressions

Gravy Train Idiom

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gravy train
What does gravy train mean?
a job that gives one much money compared with what you doThe cleaning contract was a gravy train. We worked for 3 hours but we got paid for 8 hours.
gravy train
What does gravy train mean?
a job or some work that pays more than it is worthFor many years my father's job was a gravy train but now the company has become very strict about paying extra money.
gravy train
What does gravy train mean?
a job or some work that pays more than it is worthThe job was a gravy train and I made a lot of money when I worked there.
gravy train
What does gravy train mean?
work situation that provides stable income
gravy train
What does gravy train mean?
a job or some work that pays more than it is worth The job was a gravy train and I earned much money there.

gravy train
What does gravy train mean?
a job that gives one much money compared with what you do The cleaning contract was a gravy train. We worked for three hours but we got paid for eight hours.

gravy train
What does gravy train mean?
a job or some work that pays more than it is worth The job was a gravy train and I made a lot of money when I worked there.

Some Random Idioms
threads
What does "threads " mean?
clothes; clothing. Nice threads! Going on a date?
Sleep well- don't let the bedbugs bite
What does "Sleep well- don't let the bedbugs bite" mean?
This is a way of wishing someone a good night's sleep.
bite one's nails
What does "bite one's nails" mean?
to be nervous or anxious about something The children were biting their nails as they waited for the test results.

full of beans
What does "full of beans" mean?
feeling energetic, in high spirits My aunt is full of beans tonight and she does not want to stop talking.

sleez
What does "sleez" mean?
disgusting, despicable person
have one's finger in the pie
What does "have one's finger in the pie" mean?
to be involved in something The man has his finger in the pie of many things at his workplace.

tickled pink
What does "tickled pink" mean?
to be very pleased or delighted by someone or something "My mother was tickled pink that you visited her when you were in town."

Hot as Hades
What does "Hot as Hades" mean?
If something's as hot as Hades, it's extremely hot.
score points with someone
What does "score points with someone" mean?
gain the favor of someone gain the favor of someoneThe salesman always worked extra hours in order to score points with his boss.
any number of (someone or something)
What does "any number of (someone or something)" mean?
a large number of people or something I have any number of reasons not to buy a new computer.

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