Definition
Chiefly preceded by on: a carefree lifestyle, especially as a result of becoming wealthy, or an easy situation.
Origins
From easy (“at ease, comfortable”) + street.
In Context
- "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.""
- "Once after this I asked the "pardners" if Jimsey's mascot was bringing him luck. / "Yes, lady," said Tom, "we walks on de shady side of de street now—don't we, Jimsey?" / "Yes, we lives on Easy street.""
- "There was big money in it—the fellows who did that job might live on Easy Street the rest of their lives."
- "Honestly, Sally, it's the chance of a lifetime. It would put you right on easy street. Isn't there really any way you could get your money out of this other thing and take on this deal?"
- "Sometimes I'm tired and I wonder / What's so all-fired important / About being someplace at some time / Oh, but I don't really mind / 'Cause I could be on Easy Street"
- "Easy street, easy street / Where the rich folks play (yeah, yeah, yeah) / Move them feet to easy street / When you get there, stay"