easy street
(originally, US, idiomatic, colloquial) Chiefly preceded by on: a carefree lifestyle, especially as a result of becoming wealthy, or an easy situation.
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(originally, US, idiomatic, colloquial) Chiefly preceded by on: a carefree lifestyle, especially as a result of becoming wealthy, or an easy situation.
Stocks are light, while packers will be able to get financial aid, which will, so far as that is concerned, place them on "easy street."
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