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

“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 • Aug. 17, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2021

McConaughey tires of livin on easy street: “I needed some yellow lights.”

From The Guardian • Oct. 26, 2020

In footage from a press conference with Lee, Smith jokes about having made it to easy street.

From The Verge • Oct. 22, 2019

Well, jeez, maybe she is sick, but it’s no easy street for me either, being here and taking this guff.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver