Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-gravy-train
idiom
/ə ˈɡreɪvi treɪn/
Definition
A source of easy income or profit, often without much effort.
Examples
- After the investment firm secured its contracts, it was like they had found a gravy train.
- He realized that his job was more of a gravy train than hard work.
- The project turned out to be a gravy train for the developers involved.
Meaning
The term indicates a situation where someone makes money easily, sometimes implying that the profits are undeserved or ethically questionable.
Synonyms
- cash cow
- gold mine
- easy money
- lucrative venture
