life of Riley

[life of Riley] {n. phr.}, {informal} A soft easy life; pleasant or rich way of living.

* /He's living the life of Riley. He doesn't have to work anymore./

Compare: BED OF ROSES, IN CLOVER, LIVE HIGH OFF THE HOG.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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