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on easy street on easy streetHaving plenty of money to live a carefree and comfortable life, without having to work or struggle. They were on easy street after winning the lotto jackpot. If only we'd get bought out by one of the big tech companies, we'd be on easy street after that!See also: easy, on, streeton easy streetFig. in a state of financial independence and comfort. I want to live on easy street when I grow up. When I get this contract signed, I'll be on easy street.See also: easy, on, streeteasy street, onA condition of financial security and comfort, as in If he actually makes partner, he will be on easy street. [Colloquial; c. 1900] Also see fat city. See also: easy, onon ˈeasy street (American English) enjoying a comfortable way of life with plenty of money and no worries: The box office success of his first movie put him and his family on easy street. OPPOSITE: (on) skid rowSee also: easy, on, streeton easy street mod. in a state of financial independence and comfort. (see also easy street.) When I get this contract signed, I’ll be on easy street. See also: easy, on, streeteasy street, onVery well off, financially secure. This phrase uses easy in the sense of “in comfortable circumstances,” a usage dating from about 1700. The phrase itself came into use about two hundred years later.See also: easy, on |