"ride the gravy train" 怎么发音
expression
RYDE thuh GRAY-vee TRAYN
RYDE thuh GRAY-vee TRAYN
释义
To make easy money or gain benefits with little effort, especially in a job or situation that pays well for minimal work.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɹaɪd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ /ˈtɹeɪn
英式英语
ɹˈaɪd/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈeɪvi/ /tɹˈeɪn
简化发音
美式
RYDE thuh GRAY-vee TRAYN
英式
RYDE thuh GRAY-vee TRAYN
语境中听
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.