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gravy train
noun
: something (such as a business or a government program) that provides money to many people without requiring much work or effort
Full Definition of GRAVY TRAIN
: a much exploited source of easy money; also : gravy 2a
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First Known Use of GRAVY TRAIN
1914
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Rhymes with GRAVY TRAIN
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