easy street

or Easy Street

noun

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

Easy Street

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of easy street¹

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

“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

But research shows that winning significant prizes is not the ticket to easy street.

From Washington Post