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pan gravy

[pan gravy] {n.} Gravy made with meat drippings with seasoning and often a little water. * /His wife liked cream gravy, but he preferred pan gravy./ * /Pan gravy from […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[gravy train] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The kind of job that brings in a much higher income than the services rendered would warrant. * /Jack's job at the Athletic Club as […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[ride the gravy train] {v. phr.} To live a life of plenty and luxury. * /Those who have a wealthy executive or heir to a fortune for a spouse can […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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