on easy street

on easy street
on easy street
Fig. in a state of financial independence and comfort. •

I want to live on easy street when I grow up.

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When I get this contract signed, I'll be on easy street.

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{adj. phr.}, {informal} Having enough money to live very comfortably; rather rich. * /After years of hard work, the Grants found themselves on easy street./ * /Jim's novel was a success and put him on easy street./ Compare: IN CLOVER, IN THE CHIPS, WELL-TO-DO.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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