have (got) it made in the shade

have (got) it made in the shade

To be in a comfortable position in life, usually due to some manner of financial success or windfall. I can't believe they sold their company for billions—they have it made in the shade now! If you're born into a wealthy family, you've got it made in the shade while the rest of us struggle.
See also: have, made, shade
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have it made in the shade

 and have got it made in the shade
Sl. to have succeeded; to be set for life. Wow, is he lucky! He has it made in the shade. Sarah's got it made in the shade with her huge inheritance.
See also: have, made, shade
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

have it made in the shade

tv. to have succeeded; to be set for life. (Have got can replace have.) Wow, is he lucky! He has it made in the shade.
See also: have, made, shade
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • have it made in the shade
  • made in the shade
  • à la
  • la
  • all manner of
  • all manner of somebody/something
  • in a manner of speaking
  • manner
  • comfortable
  • comfortable as an old shoe, as