How to Pronounce "the rest is gravy"
expression
thuh REST iz GRAY-vee
thuh rest iz gray-VEE
Definition
This expression means that once the important or difficult part is done, everything else is just a bonus or extra. You have already achieved the main goal, so anything more is extra benefit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛst/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɡɹeɪvi
British English
ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɛst/ /ˈɪz/ /ɡɹˈeɪvi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh REST iz GRAY-vee
UK
thuh rest iz gray-VEE
Listen in Context
We finished all the hard work, now the rest is gravy.
Pass the exam and the rest is gravy.
If you save enough money, the rest is gravy.
Once this project's done, the rest is gravy as far as I'm concerned.