easy street

American  

Or Easy Street

noun

1. a state of wealth, financial independence, or ease.

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Easy Street British  

noun

1. informal  (sometimes not capitals) a state of financial security

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Etymology

Origin of easy street

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

The average “Simpsons” episode has between five and 10 minutes of score — which might sound like easy street.

From Los Angeles Times

“And then when she did prove something, it was never good enough. … That’s a dangerous thing. Everybody’s been taught the same way: ‘If I do this, it’s going to be easy street.’

From Seattle Times

“When life looks like easy street, there’s danger at your door,” Walton said.

From Los Angeles Times

They could and should have lost by more but City were on easy street.

From BBC

He has been up and down, endured boom and bust, gone from livin on easy street to trailer parks.

From The Guardian