Lead/live The Life Of Riley Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Lead/live The Life Of Riley Idiom mean?

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lead/live the life of Riley What does lead/live the life of Riley mean?	live an easy life of luxury, live a pleasant life	My father has been leading the life of Riley since he retired from his job.
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from hand to hand What does "from hand to hand" mean?	from one person to another person	We passed the dictionaries from hand to hand until everybody had one.

keep one's nose out of (someone's) business What does "keep one's nose out of (someone's) business" mean?	refrain from interfering in someone else's business	I try hard to keep my nose out of my friend's business so he doesn't become angry with me.
let well enough alone What does "let well enough alone" mean?	leave things as they are	I decided to let well enough alone and not ask my supervisor for extra time off.
put in (something) What does "put in (something)" mean?	to add to what has already been said	Suddenly my friend put in that he was tired and wanted to go home.
on credit What does "on credit" mean?	without paying cash	We usually buy most of our furniture on credit.
ring up (someone) What does "ring up (someone)" mean?	to telephone someone	You should ring up the police if you see a strange person around your house.
pussy What does "pussy" mean?	woman (as a sexual object).	I gotta get me some pussy.
pig What does "pig" mean?	glutton; person who eats a lot
keep one`s mouth shut What does "keep one`s mouth shut" mean?	to be/stay silent	I tried hard to keep my mouth shut during the boring speech.
as wise as an owl What does "as wise as an owl" mean?	very wise	My grandfather is as wise as an owl and he seems to know everything.
Home and hearth What does "Home and hearth" mean?	'Home and hearth' is an idiom evoking warmth and security.

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Lead/live The Life Of Riley Idiom