gravy train

• Expressão usada para descrever um emprego, situação ou fonte de renda que exige pouco esforço mas proporciona muito dinheiro ou vantagens, geralmente obtidos às custas dos outros. Pode ter conotação negativa, indicando enriquecimento fácil ou abuso de privilégios.

A slang term referring to a job, situation, or source of income that requires little effort but provides a lot of money or benefits.

1. Easy money or benefitsC1informalamerican

   A situation where someone makes a lot of money or receives many benefits with little effort.

   Dinheiro fácil ou benefícios

   • He got a job at his uncle's company and has been riding the gravy train ever since.
   • Some politicians are accused of jumping on the gravy train of lobbyists.
   • The project was a gravy train for the contractors who overcharged for their services.