How to Pronounce "ride the gravy train"
expression
RYDE thuh GRAY-vee TRAYN
RYDE thuh GRAY-vee TRAYN
Definition
To make easy money or gain benefits with little effort, especially in a job or situation that pays well for minimal work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ /ˈtɹeɪn
British English
ɹˈaɪd/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈeɪvi/ /tɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RYDE thuh GRAY-vee TRAYN
UK
RYDE thuh GRAY-vee TRAYN
Listen in Context
He wants to ride the gravy train and avoid any real work.
Some people try to ride the gravy train through government jobs.
It's not fair when a few workers get to ride the gravy train while others work hard.
She married into a wealthy family and now she's just riding the gravy train.