the gravy train

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Definition von the gravy train im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
gravy train: An occupation or any lucrative endeavor that generates considerable income whilst requiring little effort and carrying little risk
And did we tell you the name of the game, boy, we call it riding the gravy train.
gravy train: A gorging on luxuries, since someone else foots the bill
gravy train: A job or work that pays more than it is worth: "For many years his job was a real gravy train but now the company has become very strict and will not pay overtime."
gravy train: disapproval If an organization or person earns a lot of money without doing much work, you can say that they are on the gravy train. We were disgusted when bosses awarded themselves a massive pay rise. How can they get on the gravy train, but ask us to take a wage freeze?. An occupation or other source of income that requires little effort while yielding considerable profit. an organization, activity, or business from which many people can make money or profit without much effort
gravy train: income obtained with a minimum of effort

the gravy train

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the gra·vy train

dhi greyvi treyn

/ᴛʜē ˈgrāvē ˈtrān/ /ðiː ˈɡreɪviː ˈtreɪn/

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