be on the gravy train

be on the gravy train

To be in a state, position, or job where one makes an excessive amount of money without expending much or any effort. I'll be on the gravy train once I get paid from the settlement of the lawsuit! My brother has been on the gravy train ever since he married his wife, whose family owns one of the largest oil companies in the world.
See also: gravy, on, train
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • gravy
  • gravy train
  • a gravy train
  • gravy train, the
  • on the gravy train
  • the gravy train
  • ride the gravy train
  • gravy train, ride the
  • board the gravy train
  • train
References in periodicals archive
There will always be those that think that politicians shouldn't be on the gravy train. But am I alone in thinking that Gord just shouldn't be on an underground train?