have gravy on (one's) grits

have gravy on (one's) grits

slang To be wealthy. They must have gravy on their grits if they own a huge house like that. After working so many low-paying jobs, I'm still not used to having gravy on my grits all of a sudden.
See also: gravy, grits, have, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have gravy on one’s grits

tv. to be rich. He got himself a good job and has gravy on his grits while I’m still eating taters.
See also: gravy, grits, have, on
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • have gravy on one’s grits
  • burger flipper
  • burger-flipper
  • flipper
  • blow grits
  • Good gravy!
  • train
  • marry into money
  • be born with a silver spoon in (one's) mouth
  • be born with a silver spoon in your mouth