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easy street, on easy streetA secure and comfortable financial situation. Grandpa will be on easy street once his pension checks start rolling in.See also: easy, streeton 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, oneasy street INFORMALEasy street is a situation in which things are easy and comfortable for you. If people think I'm living on easy street because of what we've done in the last six or seven months, well, that's not right. Two longtime pals hit easy street yesterday after they collected $5 million in winnings.See also: easy, streeteasy street a state of financial comfort or security. informalSee also: easy, streeton 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, streeteasy street n. a place or position in life where living is easy. (see also fat city, on easy street.) Easy street is no place for an active guy like Sam. See also: easy, 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 |