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gravy train

–noun Slang.
a position in which a person or group receives excessive and unjustified money or advantages with little or no effort: The top executives were on the gravy train with their huge bonuses.

Origin:
1925–30
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gravy train  
n.   Slang
An occupation or other source of income that requires little effort while yielding considerable profit.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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