rest is gravy.

rest is gravy.
The rest is gravy.
Fig. Any additional money received is just an easily acquired bonus. •

There is some cost involved in buying the raw materials, and the cost of manufacturing is negligible. When we pay off the costs, the rest is gravy.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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