on easy street
on easy street
Having plenty of money to live a carefree and comfortable life, without having to work or struggle. They were on easy street after winning the lotto jackpot. If only we'd get bought out by one of the big tech companies, we'd be on easy street after that!
See also: easy, on, street
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on easy street
Fig. in a state of financial independence and comfort. I want to live on easy street when I grow up. When I get this contract signed, I'll be on easy street.
See also: easy, on, street
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
easy street, on
A condition of financial security and comfort, as in If he actually makes partner, he will be on easy street. [Colloquial; c. 1900] Also see fat city.
See also: easy, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
on ˈeasy street
(American English) enjoying a comfortable way of life with plenty of money and no worries: The box office success of his first movie put him and his family on easy street. OPPOSITE: (on) skid rowSee also: easy, on, street
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on easy street
mod. in a state of financial independence and comfort. (see also easy street.) When I get this contract signed, I’ll be on easy street.
See also: easy, on, street
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
easy street, on
Very well off, financially secure. This phrase uses easy in the sense of “in comfortable circumstances,” a usage dating from about 1700. The phrase itself came into use about two hundred years later.
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The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
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