How to Pronounce "gravy train"
expression
ˈɡɹeɪvi/ /ˈtɹeɪn
GRAY-vee trayn
ɡɹˈeɪvi/ /tɹˈeɪn
gray-VEE trayn
Definition
A situation or job that gives a lot of money or benefits for very little effort, often in a way that seems unfair or unearned.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹeɪvi/ /ˈtɹeɪn
British English
ɡɹˈeɪvi/ /tɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAY-vee trayn
UK
gray-VEE trayn
Listen in Context
He got a job on the gravy train and now works only a few hours a week.
Many people want to get on the gravy train.
She left the gravy train for a job that is more meaningful.
After years riding the gravy train, he finally retired.