gravy train
📖 Definitions
noun
A situation offering a lot of money or benefits for little work.
💬 Usage Examples
“Plum overseas foreign postings are handed out to ex-federal cabinet members and former premiers, sometimes on merit, sometimes to get them out of the political sphere, and sometimes just as a gratuitous reward. It’s a seat on the gravy train paid for by taxpayers.” Editorial; Sunday Herald (Melbourne, Australia); Sep 3, 2023.